A group of Napier Pokemon hunters caught more than they bargained for when they managed to nab a masked robber. Photo/ file
A group of Napier Pokemon hunters caught something better than a Pikachu while out playing the game last night.
A group of Napier Pokemon hunters caught something better than a Pikachu while out playing the game last night.
The group were near the Perfume Point car park in Ahuri when they heard a car alarm go off and then seconds later a man ran past them wearing a horror mask.
Police say they followed the masked man in their van and pulled up next to him as he was
getting into another car.
getting into another car.
The man, still wearing his mask, came up to the game hunters and it was at
that point they realised he had been interfering with the car where the alarm
had gone off.
that point they realised he had been interfering with the car where the alarm
had gone off.
The Pokemon hunters then grabbed the masked man and held
him while another phoned police.
him while another phoned police.
"This is a great catch, says Senior Sergeant David Sutherland.
"If it wasn't for this group of young people, then we would
never have caught this guy. Well done to them, they were brave enough to
hold him till our staff arrived and we thank them for a job well done.
never have caught this guy. Well done to them, they were brave enough to
hold him till our staff arrived and we thank them for a job well done.
"
However Police would also like to remind people, that their own safety is
paramount, and at the first instance they are best to call Police when
intervening in matters.
paramount, and at the first instance they are best to call Police when
intervening in matters.
"Capturing little Pokemon monsters isn't just good
for the players because in this case it's good for the Police too, but we
don't want any good Samaritans getting hurt," said Sutherland.
for the players because in this case it's good for the Police too, but we
don't want any good Samaritans getting hurt," said Sutherland.
Police arrived shortly after and arrested a 28-year-old man on theft-ex car
charges and is due to appear in the Napier District Court on the 7th of
September
charges and is due to appear in the Napier District Court on the 7th of
September
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