Delta police investigate after alleged sexual assault of Pokemon Go player

A 31-year-old New Westminster, B.C., man has been arrested and could face charges after allegedly making sexual advances on a woman with whom he met to play Pokemon Go.

Police in Deltasay the 19-year-old woman arranged to meet the man, who was a stranger to her, on another online app to play the popular game, which was just recently released in Canada.

They met on July 13 just before midnight at theAnnievilleLions Park in North Delta, says ActingSgt. Sarah Swallow.

"When they met at the park, the man made some unwanted sexual advances," Swallow said. "She was able to leave the park and reported it to thepolice."

Police officers went to the park and found him there.

He was arrested and is facing a possible sexual assault charge.

Swallow says that people meeting up with strangers should take precautions, such as letting someone else know their schedule, when and where they are meeting,when they're expected to return, and any other pertinent information.