B.C. police are recommending charges after a man allegedly sexually assaulted a 19-year-old woman at a late-night Pokemon Go meetup.
Delta police say the alleged assault took place at Annieville Lions Park last Wednesday, after the woman and the man agreed to meet.
"She went believing that they were going to hunt Pokemon monsters," Acting Sgt. Sarah Swallow told CTV Vancouver. "The man made some sexual advances towards her, but she was able to run away and report the incident to police."
According to police, the two connected on the anonymous chatting app Whisper, and agreed to meet at the park just before midnight.
Police were called to the park, where they located and arrested the 31-year-old suspect. He has since been released.
Delta investigators have recommended sexual assault charges, but it is up to the Crown to decide if they are warranted.
This isn't the first time safety issues have been raised around the mega popular Pokemon Go game.
Since its release earlier this month, it has been linked to injuries, phone thefts and car accidents.
One young player told CTV Vancouver that he was accidentally struck by a car because he was so distracted by the game.
"I actually got hit by a car the other day," he said. "It was light; I didn't complain or anything. I said sorry; I wasn't paying attention."
Swallow said it's important that parents talk to their children about how to play the game safely.
The nearby Vancouver Police Department recently issued some safety tips for Pokemon Go players.
They include:
-Staying aware of your surroundings and keeping your head up;
-Playing with groups of friends and telling your parents or another adult where you're going;
-Putting down the game while driving or riding your bike or skateboard;
-Not going onto private property for the sake of the game.
With a report from CTV Vancouver's Penny Daflos
