Reports of threats involving clowns have popped up across the nation and now here in Hawaii.

U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii says it has been contacted about people dressed as clowns and making threats.

Army officials say they haven’t been able to verify the reports, but are working with Honolulu police to ensure public safety.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Schofield Barracks Military Police at 655-5555 or the Fort Shafter Military Police at 438-7114.

Many cases on the mainland have turned out to be hoaxes, and in some cases, those behind the hoax have been arrested.