US cops ditched robbery call for ‘Pokemon Go’ hunt


Two US police officers were fired for playing mobile game ‘Pokémon Go’ on duty, with an in-car recording revealing they were on the hunt for the sleeping Pokémon, Snorlax. — Niantic/Game Freak

Two US police officers who went off to hunt for Pokemon instead of responding to a robbery have been fired.

Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell cruised the streets searching for fantastic creatures in the augmented reality smartphone game, documents show, bagging a relatively rare Snorlax, as well as a difficult-to-trap Togetic – but no criminals.

Save 30% for ads-free and full access now!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports
Used solar panels sold on Facebook and eBay have cult following
Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says
China’s first robot marathon runners trip, emit smoke, fall apart
Singapore's Keppel gets $1.5 billion in capital commitments for its funds
Danger in disguise: When that ultra cheap high-capacity thumb drive seems too good to be true
In the US, TikTok is by far the most popular social media platform among teenagers
Job seekers turn to AI to gain a competitive edge but it can backfire
‘Severe strain’ on tech supply chains will cause more price rises
Opinion: Best charging habits for your phone’s battery health? Don’t overthink it

Others Also Read