2 Men Robbed at Gunpoint, One Pistol Whipped, Playing Pokèmon GO

WORCESTER, MA—Police are looking for two men who robbed at gunpoint two men who were playing the game Pokèmon GO.

On July 13, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Worcester police responded to the area of Stockholm and Cornhill Streets for a report of an armed robbery.

Two victims, one 22 and the other 25, said that they had been sitting a car when they were approached by two men and robbed at gunpoint.

The two were playing the Pokèmon GO game and ended up in the area. While at the intersection of Stockholm and Cornhill Streets, they spotted a car drive past them several times. The silver sedan parked close to them. Two men walked up to the victims' vehicle; the first male approached the passenger side window, reached inside and took the keys out of the ignition. The other suspect approached the driver’s side, pulled 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 pistol whipped victim in the head. The victim suffered a small cut on his head. Worcester EMS responded to the scene and treated his wound.

The 22-year-old victim told police that his wallet, cash and his car keys were taken from one of the suspects. He was unhurt.

The suspects were described as two black males. The first suspect is approximately 5’8”, mid 20s, clean shaven and wearing a grey shirt.

The second suspect is approximately 5’6” and wearing a black shirt.

Neither have been located as of Thursday evening.

If anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at 508-799-8651.