Two people playing Pokemon Go were robbed of their cell phones near Lake Eola Park in separate incidents over the weekend, Orlando Police say.

One of the two people also was battered, the department said Tuesday.

Cops: Pokemon Go players robbed of cell phones in Orlando

One of 2 victims was also battered

Orlando Police emphasize vigilance when playing Pokemon Go



The first robbery occurred Friday night just after 10 p.m. near the corner of South Eola Drive and Pine Street. Police said a 24-year-old man was playing Pokemon Go on his iPhone 6 when a young man rode past him on a bicycle. A second young man, wearing a blue hoodie, pink backpack, black pants, rode up on a bike and snatched the cell phone from his hand.

Early Saturday, just before 1 a.m., a 28-year-old man was beaten and robbed of his cell phone on Rosalind Avenue near Lake Eola, according to police. He told officers that he was playing Pokemon Go and wasn't paying attention to his surroundings when three males approached from his left and began to strike him with closed fists. One of the unknown assailants took the man's cell phone as he was being hit. The males then fled eastbound into Lake Eola Park, police said.

Orlando Police stress these tips while playing Pokemon Go and to always be aware of one's surroundings, no matter the activity: