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Man dresses up as fake cop and demands money from driver: North Van RCMP

Ish Sharma North Vancouver RCMP, 19 Jul, 2022 04:06 PM
  • Man dresses up as fake cop and demands money from driver: North Van RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who posed as a cop and pulled over a North Vancouver driver in a fraudulent traffic stop. 

Via release, The Mounties said on Tuesday at approximately 3:30 a.m., a driver travelling eastbound on E 13th Street near Moody Avenue in North Vancouver, pulled over after seeing red and blue flashing lights displayed on a vehicle behind them. Moments later, a man who was wearing a vest and hat displaying "POLICE" approached the driver and identified himself as "NVPD." The suspect did not appear to be wearing a fully equipped police duty belt, but did appear to be wearing a baton-type tool on his belt. 

Police say, the suspect told the driver that he had been pulled over for "using GPS on his cell phone," then produced a debit/credit machine, and demanded payment for the violation.

Sensing the situation was highly suspicious, the driver drove away and immediately contacted police. 

"It is alarming to us anytime someone pretends to be a police officer. Especially in our situation where that person tried to use that position to take money from someone," said Corporal Melissa Jongema.

The suspect was driving a navy or dark grey Chevrolet Tahoe with flashing red and blue lights on the dashboard.

The suspect is described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5'9" tall, with an average build, with a slight goatee and no accent. He is in the age range of 25 to 30 years old. He was wearing a black round neck t-shirt and navy cargo pants.  He was also wearing a vest and hat that both and 'POLICE' in white letters. 

"Police officers do not accept payment for violation tickets at traffic stops. If you are pulled over and payment for a fine is demanded, please immediately report the incident to police," said Corporal Melissa Jongema.

North Vancouver RCMP are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or has information about the suspect or the Chevrolet Tahoe to contact North Vancouver RCMP at (604) 985-1311.

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