Man Tries to Lure Children into His Car Offering to Find Pokemon: Madison Police

By Brian McCready (Patch Staff)

MADISON, CT — Police are investigating a report that 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 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.

The driver is described as a white male in his early to mid-twenties with short blonde hair. 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.

The Madison Police Department reminds parents to be vigilant about where your children are and reminds everyone that should any strange person approach your children, please contact the police immediately.

Any individuals with information regarding this incident are asked to contact the Madison Police Department at (203) 245-2721.