21/11/2013
Man Arrested For Impersonating A Police Officer
A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer.
According to reports a man had attempted to stop drivers – including one off-duty police officers – for "traffic offences".
It is understood that the man was dressed in plain clothes and driving an unmarked Volvo car.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that they arrested and bailed a 37-year-old on suspicion of impersonating a police officer.
Police have also appealed for witnesses: "We are appealing for anyone who may have been stopped or signalled to stop by an unmarked Volvo matching this description anywhere in the force area to please make contact with us."
(MH)
According to reports a man had attempted to stop drivers – including one off-duty police officers – for "traffic offences".
It is understood that the man was dressed in plain clothes and driving an unmarked Volvo car.
Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that they arrested and bailed a 37-year-old on suspicion of impersonating a police officer.
Police have also appealed for witnesses: "We are appealing for anyone who may have been stopped or signalled to stop by an unmarked Volvo matching this description anywhere in the force area to please make contact with us."
(MH)
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