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Police: Man Uses Pokemon Go In Attempt To Lure Young Girls Into Van

BRIDGEWATER (CBS) -- Bridgewater Police are looking to identify a man who reportedly attempted to lure young girls into his car by asking them to play the popular mobile game Pokemon Go.

Police responded to the area of Lady Slipper Road around 6:30pm on Saturday for a report of a suspicious man.  Three girls, all 11 years old, told police they were walking down the street when they were approached by a black minivan. The driver reportedly asked the girls to get into his van to play Pokémon Go. They refused and ran away.

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Sketch of a man who reportedly approached young girls asking them to enter his van to play Pokemon Go. (Courtesy: Bridgewater Police Department)

Police released a sketch of the driver. He is described as a slender, well-built,  African-American man in his 20s. He was shirtless during the incident and had tattoos on both of his arms and chest.

Anyone with information is urged to call Bridgewater Police.

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