Fake Cop Scare in Bournemouth – Police Warn Public to Stay Alert!
Police are hunting a man who posed as an officer to get into a woman’s home in Bournemouth. The shocking incident happened on Wellington Road at 5.36pm on Wednesday, 6 March 2019.
Suspicious ‘Undercover Officer’ Turns Up at Door
The woman reported a man claiming to be a police officer who wanted to search her house. But he wasn’t in uniform. When asked for ID, he told her: “You don’t need to see my ID, I’m undercover.”
The man was armed with handcuffs and had an earpiece in his right ear. The woman let him into a communal area but quickly said she was calling the police. That’s when he scarpered.
Police Describe Fake Officer – What to Look Out For
- White male, around 20 years old
- Dark hair
- Wearing a black jacket and dark trousers
- Bandage on a finger of his left hand
Police Issue Safety Warning
PC Joe Terry of Bournemouth Police urged the public: “If you have any doubts about someone claiming to be an officer, don’t let them in. Real officers always carry ID and will show it if asked.”
If you’re suspicious, call Dorset Police on 101 to verify. If you have info on this incident or similar, contact Dorset Police quoting occurrence number 55190034799.
You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
