Wheat Ridge Police Search For Officer Impersonator
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (CBS4)- Police in Wheat Ridge are searching for a man who is posing as one of their own.
The incident happened about 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at a home in the 3900 block of Parfet Street near 38th and Kipling.
A woman told police that a man knocked on her door and said he had some information about her son. She asked to see a badge and he showed her one and asked to come in.
The woman became suspicious, told the man she needed to get her reading glasses and shut and locked the door and called police.
The man left the area before the real officers arrived. He's described as white or Hispanic with short black hair and dark eyes. He's believed to be about 30 years old, 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds.
Additional Information from Wheat Ridge Police:
In this case the resident took exactly the right actions to protect herself and assist police with the investigation. When in doubt as to the validity of a person identifying themselves as a police officer an individual should:
- Not allow entry into the residence.
- Call the police immediately to verify the officer was sent or have a uniformed officer or supervisor come to the residence to verify the identity of the individual.
- Make careful observations to relate a good description of the individual, any vehicles involved, what was said, and a direction of travel if they are seen leaving.
- If in doubt do not depend solely on a badge or ID, these can be faked.