Machete-wielding clown arrested in Guelph

Guelph police allege a drug deal gone bad ended in a machete-wielding clown dragging a man out of a business before riding off on his bicycle.

The bizarre scene unfolded at around 2:30 a.m. on Friday morning when police were called to a business in the Willow and Dawson roads area.

“The caller indicated a male wearing a clown mask and carrying a machete had dragged another male out of the business,” Guelph police explained in a surreal release. “The other male was able to break free and escape.”

Police say the clown’s getaway attempt was fairly comical. He hopped on a bicycle and tried to ride off with the machete sticking out of his backpack.

A witness said the clown eventually realized he was being a tad conspicuous and tossed the machete.

The joker didn’t get far. Officers chased him down and made the arrest.

Police said their investigation “revealed the original interaction at the business was over drugs” and a search of the masked man allegedly revealed fentanyl, drug paraphernalia, as well as a stolen debit card and driver’s licence.

A 36-year-old Guelph man is facing several charges.