Players Lured By Armed Robbers
In Missouri, armed robbers used the game's "lure model" to attract solo gamers to an isolated location.
Using a geolocation feature that allows players to send high numbers of Pokemon to a real-world location for 30 minutes, the robbers were able to "locate ppl standing around in the middle of a parking lot," the O'Fallon Missouri Police Department said of the three adults and one minor who were taken into custody on Sunday.
In response, Niantic released a statement with The Pokemon Company International: "We encourage all people playing Pokemon Go to be aware of their surroundings and to play with friends when going to new or unfamiliar places. Please remember to be safe and alert at all times."
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