No trespassing: Police warn Pokemon Go players to use 'common sense'

RCMP are warning people playing Pokemon Go not to trespass on private property and especially not in the dark.

Police responded to a call early Wednesday morning of a suspicious person trespassing in Stratford. They apprehended a man, who admitted to playing the game Pokemon Go.

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Police say it was just one in a number of incidents of trespassing at night that have been reported in Cornwall and Stratford as players of the popular game move throughout residential neighbourhoods, often at night, and sometimes in complete darkness, police said.

This is both a concern for our officers and for the safety of players, especially in the darkness.- RCMP Sgt. Leanne Butler

RCMP Sgt. Leanne Butler said there have been a "large number" of break and enters in the Cornwall and Stratford lately, and that police are responding to calls "very appropriately."

"Police officers arriving on a scene in the dark with suspicious persons reported creates a situation that can be dangerous. We don't want anyone getting hurt," said Butler.

"This is both a concern for our officers and for the safety of players, especially in the darkness. Common sense need apply."

Trespassers can face fine

Trespassers at night can also face a fine. Section 177 of the Canadian criminal code states, "Everyone who, without lawful excuse, the proof of which lies on him, loiters or prowls at night on the property of another person near a dwelling-house situated on that property is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction."

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