If you've recently committed a felony and are now on the lam, here's a tip: Beware of rare Pokémon, as they might be a trap.
At least, they might be in Smithfield, Virginia, where the local police department is attempting to lure people with outstanding arrest warrants to the police station through Pokémon Go. The specific monster Smithfield police say is in their processing room, Ditto, is presently the subject of intense speculation, as no verified Ditto captures have yet occurred, and some believe Ditto is actually uncatchable at this time.
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