The Sault Ste. Marie Police Department is the latest police department to warn the public about the online character, a lanky, blue-furred monster who originally emerged on the Poppy Playtime app.

Poppy Playtime has a big cast of characters across its first four chapters, and we're here to break down their motivations, past, and lore so you can catch up on the wider story. On this page, we'll ...

Huggy Wuggy, a bloodshot-eyed video game character, is a favorite of young children, and knockoff vendors. Children, apparently, love this creature.Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times ...