YUMA, AZ (WHDH) — Creepy clown sightings have continued to sweep the nation.

The most recent sighting happened in Arizona.

A photo of a person wearing a clown mask, biking around the town of Yuma was posted to Facebook.

Police said they can’t do much to stop it, and that the costumed character aren’t doing anything illegal.

The problem has proved to be more serious in other states.

South Carolina and California have reported stories of people dressed as clowns trying to lure kids into wooden areas.

Officials warned people to be on the lookout and be careful when approaching strangers.

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