Provincial police in Perth County say that a man was pulling people over while pretending to be a cop in North Perth over the weekend.
The OPP says that on Sunday, a man reported being pulled over on Perth Line 88 by the perpetrator.
Police say that the man who approached the car was white, heavy-set, in his 50s and was said to be wearing a navy blue outfit with white New Balance sneakers.
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The suspect vehicle was described as being an unmarked black Dodge Charger with bar and lights in the front grill.
The OPP also issued a reminder that residents are allowed to ask a police officer to provide the name of their service, detachment, badge number, rank officer’s badge and warrant card.
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They noted that legitimate police officers should be able to provide the information immediately.
Police are also asking anyone else who may have been pulled over by a suspect fitting this description to call the nearest police service immediately.
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