Fake Cop Searches Vehicle And Steals Wallet After Pulling Victim Over

Detectives assigned to the Hamilton Police Criminal Investigation Division, Mountain Police Station (Division 30), are investigating a report of a male impersonating a Police Officer who stopped a female driver in the area of Upper Gage and Mohawk Road in Hamilton on Monday June 13th, 2016 at approximately 11:00 pm.

The male’s vehicle had a blue flashing light coming from the dashboard. This male subsequently searched the female’s car and stole her wallet.

Suspect Description: male, white, approximately 30-35 years old, very slim/skinny, clean cut, no facial hair, blonde short hair with buzz cut, gelled up.

He was wearing all black running shoes, pants looking similar to police pants (red stripe down the side), a collared shirt, no name tag, and a type of badge worn very high on his shoulder.

Vehicle Description: dark coloured Ford car similar to a Fusion, with 4-5 antennas on the roof, no markings.

Anyone who may have information about this crime that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact Detective Christine Bezeau by phone at 905-546-3873.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at: http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

The public is reminded if they are stopped by Police and there is a question as to whether the person is an actual officer they should ask for proper identification if the officer is not in full uniform and if still in doubt call 911.

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