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Fake Cop Running Around Essex

A warning from the Essex OPP about a man impersonating a police officer.

On April 23rd at 9 pm a woman was driving on Naylor Road near North Talbot Street when she was pulled over by a vehicle with red and blue flashing lights.

The man wearing what appeared to be an officers uniform approached the woman and asked several questions.

He is described as a white male, 30-40 years old, tall and fit with short brown hair and a scruffy beard.

The vehicle was described as a small, black and white older model, four-door vehicle similar to a Ford Taurus.

The vehicle had a roof mounted emergency light bar with red and blue alternating lights.

Through extensive investigation, it has been confirmed that this individual was not a police officer and the OPP is asking for assistance in identifying him.

The OPP is asking anyone with information to call 519-723-2491 or 1-888-310-1122.