Pokemon Go player and Twitch streamer Rickeybot was punched and robbed of his smartphone. The horrifying incident was witnessed live by his viewers.
Pokemon Go Mugging Live Stream
Rickeybot was currently talking to his online audience via Twitch streaming in New York's Central Park when the mugging started. Online viewers were surprised when an African-American person assaulted the Pokemon Go streamer from behind and demanded for the phone. Apparently, the mugger was unaware that his face and action was being recorded via Twitch. As of press time, the suspect is still at large. The video could be seen here.
Rickeybot's Condition and Twitch Viewers' Reaction
The Pokemon Go streamer suffered injury to his jaw and went to the hospital after recounting the incident to the police. The Pokemon Go Twitch audience were typing their reactions on screen as the event unfolded. After a few minutes, the mugger turned off the smartphone.
Pokemon Go Safety Tips
Pokemon Go players are advised to travel in groups whenever they go out at night to play the game. They should also avoid dark places and stay in well-lighted areas. Pokemon Go players should also be aware and should stay alert especially at night.
Rickeybot was clearly in a well-lighted section of the park. He also made several Twitch streams in Central Park and also Twits his streams in advance. It seems the Pokemon Go streamer was taking all the necessary precautions. However, he was alone that night and his small frame made him an easy target for the heavy-built mugger.
Reports of Pokemon Go players getting mugged and robbed are not isolated incidents. This is one of the rare times however, that an actual mugging is recorded live and in front of an online audience. The mugger will have a hard time denying his crime especially when more than a dozen people can identify him.
