The St. Joseph Police Department has confirmed a man arrested after “clown threats” were made on social media toward area schools is also under investigation for a similar case in another location.

Capt. Jeff Wilson said a 27-year-old St. Joseph man was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the St. Joseph case.

“After an extensive and thorough investigation the suspect involved in the threats against the Saint Joseph School District was taken into custody. This occurred after Special Response Team Officers and Detectives served a search warrant at a local residence,” Wilson said.

As we previously reported last week, the St. Joseph School District increased security after a parent notified the district of a social media account, “Aint Clownin Around” featuring a clown in the profile picture, which posted at least three threats against all schools.

Wilson said the case has been submitted to the Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for consideration of charges.

When we asked Wilson about the possibility of other law enforcement organizations investigating the man in custody he confirmed that another agency is investigating him in connection with a similar case.  Little other information has been released.

As we learn more we will update this story.