Atlanta police are warning the LGBTQ community to be cautious as robbers have been targeting victims via Grindr. At a news conference on Wednesday (May 5), Atlanta police said that at least eight people have been the victims of robberies instigated by men they met and talked with on Grindr, a popular gay dating app. “We have had eight instance where male victims were lured to remote locations by use of the Grindr app,” Sgt.
Rodney Jones said. “After the date concludes, the suspect will rob the victim, often taking their wallets, keys, or even vehicles.” According to Jones, the suspect “typically has a handgun.” The eight armed robberies occured between February 4 and May 2.