A look around lately, it seems heads are lying low with more people on their smartphones, even more than usual.
- People buried in their cell phones, walking around aimlessly, could be looking for Pokémon
- Police warn don't use the App while driving and pay attention to your surroundings.
- Previous story: Pokémon Go craze has people going outside to search for digital animals
"I’m trying to catch some Pokémon," said Hannah Lawrence.
People are on the go after downloading the new App, Pokémon Go. The reality App uses your GPS to send you searching for Pokémon. People of all ages are playing.
"I actually played the game when I was younger and so it’s kind of a nostalgia thing," said Keith Fawcett.
The 43-year-old is excited to use the App to introduce Pokémon to his 8-year-old son.
"It’s nice to be able to have that bonding experience and be able to just spend quality time with him," said Fawcett.
Largo Central Park has been packed since the App launched, there are about ten stops there. Police stress safety, saying it’s not all fun and games.
"We want to make sure people aren’t trying to use this App while they’re driving, that would present huge problems, potentially deadly consequences,” said Lt. Paul Amodeo with Largo Police Department. “As far as just walking around, looking at it, just pay attention to your surroundings, make sure you’re not walking into people, make sure you’re being kind.”
Police want players to be careful while trying to catch ‘em all.
“Anything that shares your location creates a concern because people do know where you’re at, they might know you’re not home, they might know you’re at a park, so it makes it easy for people to follow you and you might not know who’s doing it,” said Lt. Amodeo.