Madison Police Know Identity of Man Who Tried to Lure Children Via Pokemon: Report

MADISON, CT — Last week, police informed the community that someone was going around trying to lure children into their car by using Pokemon Go.

At the time police described the suspect and his vehicle and urged parents to take necessary precautions and to be on alert.

After the news was released publicly, the Madison Source is the first to report that police have identified the suspect but no further details are being released because it's an active investigation.

Patch reached out to Madison police for comment but have not heard back.

Last week, police said a man in his early to mid 20s with short blonde hair tried to lure children into his car Tuesday night by using Pokemon Go

Police said a man in an older model grey/silver BMW 5 series went up to children near the West Wharf Beach parking lot last Tuesday around 8:20 p.m. and tried to get them into his car to help him find Pokemon.

"This individual asked the children to come with him to go get Pokemon. Early investigation reveals that this individual may have been specifically targeting children on their cell phones playing the popular game. It is important to note that at no time did any child get into the car with this individual," said Sgt. Joe Race in a news release that was issued last week.

This individual drove through the parking lot at West Wharf several times and attempted to make contact with several groups of children, Race said.

This individual was last seen driving eastbound on Middle Beach Road. The BMW is described as possibly bearing a Connecticut early American license plate, the first two letters may be I – A, police said.

Please read the full Madison Source story here.