APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A prowler in a Halloween costume landed in some trouble for something he says was just meant as a prank.

On Saturday night, a resident of Old Appling Harlem Highway called authorities to report that someone in a “Scream” costume was on his property turning off security lights while carrying a knife.

SAFETY ALERT: Scammers steal a fortune from Columbia County victims

Scammers are at it again, trying to swindle Columbia County residents out of their hard-earned money, according to deputies.

The costumed man at one point walked up to the back door and peered into the house, then went to the front door, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.

An arriving deputy found an unknown vehicle parked in front of the house and a man running away.

The deputy c

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