Seattle police seek PokéBandit after Green Lake robbery

Seattle police believe 26-year-old Jarvis Willie attacked a pair playing Pokémon Go near Green Lake last week and stole a woman's phone. Seattle police believe 26-year-old Jarvis Willie attacked a pair playing Pokémon Go near Green Lake last week and stole a woman's phone. Photo: Courtesy Seattle Police Department Photo: Courtesy Seattle Police Department Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Seattle police seek PokéBandit after Green Lake robbery 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

Seattle robbery detectives are looking for a man who robbed a Pokémon Go player at Green Lake last week.

A man and woman were playing the game near the Green Lake boathouse about 10:30 p.m. July 11 when a man grabbed the woman's cell phone, reports say.

The woman's companion grabbed the alleged robber, who reportedly turned back and punched him several times before taking off.

The Pokémon players and several witnesses chased after the assailant, as well as a woman who called 911 while chasing the man on her bicycle, reports indicate.

However, the man left the area in a gold Toyota Camry before anyone could catch up to him.

Police were not able to find the car, but they believe the suspect is 26-year-old Jarvis Willie.

The police department asks anyone who knows how to find Willie to call 206-684-5535 or call 911.

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