Pokemon Go Players Robbed, Pistol Whipped in Worcester
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Two Pokemon Go players were robbed and one was pistol whipped on Wednesday at approximately 7:25 p.m. in the area of Stockholm and Cornhill Streets.
Pokemon Go has swept across the country in the past week.
The suspects were described as two black males. The first is approximately 5'8" in his mid 20s, clean shaven and wearing a grey shirt.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe second suspect is approximately 5'6" and wearing a black shirt.
The Incident
Worcester police responded to a report of an armed robbery of an individual.
Upon the officers arrival, they met with two male victims, one is 22-years-old and the other is 25-years-old.
According to the 25-year-old victim, he and his friend were sitting in his car when they were approached by two males and robbed at gunpoint.
The victim state that he and a friend were playing the new Pokemon Go game and ended up on Stockholm Street as the game went along.
While at the intersection of Stockholm and Cornhill Streets the victim observed a vehicle drive past them on multiple occasions. The vehicle, a silver/grey sedan, parked a short distance from them.
Two males approached the victim's vehicle, the first coming to the passenger side window, reached inside and took the keys out of the ignition. The other suspect wen to the driver's side, produced a gun, pointed it at the driver and demanded his "stuff."
The 25-year-old victim handed the suspect his Ruger 9mm handgun and cash. After taking the weapon, the suspect struck the victim in the head with the handle of the gun.
The victim suffered a small cut on his head.
The 22-year-old victim said that his wallet, cash and car keys were taken by one of the suspects. He was not injured in the incident.
Police Asking for Help
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD and your message. Or send a web based message by clicking here.
