Pokemon Go

Germany Warns on Risks of Playing ‘Pokemon Go’ at Airports

Police and the airport operators’ association in Germany are warning of the potential dangers of playing “Pokemon Go” in some airport areas. They say so-called Pokestops beyond security controls should be deleted to prevent possible incidents. “Pokemon Go” was rolled out in Germany in mid-July. Federal police and airport association ADV said Monday that playing it at airports can bring…

Iowa football player mistaken for robber, held at gunpoint

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) – A University of Iowa football player says he was playing “Pokemon Go” in a public park when he was mistaken for a suspected bank robber, surrounded by police and searched at gunpoint. Faith Ekakitie writes on Facebook that he feared for his life Wednesday in Iowa City. He explains that a bank had been robbed…

Police: Man Robbed in Auburn While Playing ‘Pokemon Go’

Four suspects have been arrested after a man told Auburn police that he was robbed at gunpoint while he was playing the popular “Pokemon Go” smartphone game. Auburn police said in a news release that the man was playing the game outside of a vacant building early Wednesday when he was approached by four men who attacked him and robbed…

Pokemon Go app gains popularity

The Pokemon Go app is taking the world by storm. The game is now one of the top free and grossing apps in the iPhone app store. Pokemon Go is the new app that allows users to find Pokemon in the real world. To find the creatures players have to get up and move. Montgomery area doctor Jefferson Underwood says…