Three teenagers ‘robbed at gunpoint’ while playing Pokemon Go
Three masked attackers swooped in on the gamers after robbing another man of his possessions in Whittington Park, London, just half an hour earlier
THREE teenagers were robbed of their mobile phones at gunpoint while playing Pokemon Go in a park.
The young trio – aged 15, 16 and 18 – were enjoying the popular game on Tuesday night until they were approached by three male suspects.
One of the attackers brandished a handgun while his two accomplices demanded the victims hand over their mobile phones in Whittington Park, London.
Police reports said the gamers handed over their devices and left the park “shocked” but unharmed.
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All the attackers had covered their faces when robbing the victims but the man armed with the gun is believed to be a 16 or 17-year-old Asian male who goes by the name of Kushi and is described as being 5ft 6in tall.
The heist came just half an hour after a 24-year-old man was also robbed at gunpoint in the same park.
The victim was at the park entrance at 10pm when he was approached by three men who pressed a silver handgun to his stomach and told him to handover his possessions.
He left the scene unharmed after being told to turn around and walk away.
The Metropolitan Police said as the suspect descriptions and methods of attack were identical.
PC Kevin Yeung said: “These were really shocking attacks on young people walking around a much-loved park.”
He also appealed for witnesses, saying: “Were you in the area? Did you see anything?
“My team are keen to hear from anyone who can help lead us to the culprits. Robberies where a gun is shown or indicated are very rare and we are keen to apprehend those involved as soon as possible.”
The armed Pokemon robbers cops are hunting for
Suspect one: An Asian male, believed to be aged 16 or 17-years-old, is described as being 5ft 6in tall and referred to as "Kushi". He was wearing a black zip-up jumper, black trousers and a black bandana that covered his face.
Suspect two: An Asian male, believed to be aged 16 or 17-years-old, is described as being 5ft 8in tall and was wearing a dark grey puffer jacket.
Suspect three: An Asian male, believed to be aged 16-years-old, was seen wearing a black zip-up jumper, a black 'North Face' branded gillet and dark coloured trousers.
Anyone with information should call Islington CID on 020 8345 0262.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at .
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