Unmasked: Cops identify man accused of terrorizing woman in terrifying Chucky-style costume

By LAUREN ACTON-TAYLOR, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 22:25, 20 August 2026 | Updated: 22:28, 20 August 2026 A Philadelphia man suspected of chasing a woman through the streets in a chucky mask has been identified and is believed to be on the run, officials said.  Zymire Hughes, 22, was identified as the suspect who chased a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday.  The Philadelphia Police Department announced on Tuesday that Hughes may have fled the state, and allegedly 'has ties to California and Nevada.'  The masked man ran behind the woman as she crossed through an intersection, a video released by officers showed. According to police, the suspect made 'threatening comments' while holding his hand behind his back causing his victim to 'stumble and sustain injury.'  The victim was seen on video having turned around in an apparent attempt to lose him, but he quickly changed course to continue his pursuit. A second camera showed the jogger running down a five-lane road with the suspect trailing behind her.  He was seemingly unable to catch up with her and changed his route while the woman was just feet ahead. He crossed multiple lanes of traffic and diverted to the sidewalk on the right-hand side of the street as the runner continued to jog down the road. The suspect had allegedly terrorized multiple people in the community, with police claiming he laughed at his victims and asked if they are 'ready to die.' This is a breaking news story.   Zymire Hughes, 22, was identified as the suspect who chased a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday, police said The lone jogger was chased by a man wearing a Chucky doll mask, who allegedly terrorized multiple people, laughing at his victims and asked if they were 'ready to die,' police said Investigators have released several photos of the suspect, which show him sporting the Chucky mask and a blue plaid backpack