Complainant tells police they were stopped by a man posing as a police officer
Police are investigating after receiving a complaint about a man posing as a police officer in Niagara Falls.
Investigators say around 6:30 last night, the complainant was driving on Drummond Road near Prospect Street, when a vehicle activated red and blue emergency lighting.
The person pulled over, and was approached by someone who gave the impression he was a police officer.
The complainant asked for his name and badge number, and the suspect fled.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- White / tan skin
- 20-30 years of age
- 5’11" tall
- Small patch of facial hair under his bottom lip
The suspect was last seen wearing:
- Black toque with a Canadian flag on it
- Dark jacket with a name tag
- Duty belt with handcuffs and a baton
Police want to speak with any witnesses or nearby residents who may have caught the incident on security cameras.
Anyone with information can call 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009346.
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