By DANE LILLINGSTONE
POLICE are investigating a frightening incident today in Braeside where a man was stopped by someone allegedly pretending to be a police officer.
Around 7.50am a man driving on the New England Highway was stopped by a dark blue Ford Falcon sedan that used flashing blue and red lights on its dashboard. The driver pulled over and the man approached him and asked for his particulars. However the perceptive driver suspected the man wasn’t a police officer and drove away.
He reported the incident to Stanthorpe police, who confirmed they did not have any unmarked cars in the area at that time.
Anyone with information that could assist police on the matter is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police have also reminded motorists that find themselves in a similar situation to:
* Stop at an area they feel safe;
* Keep windows and doors locked;
* Request to see the person’s police identification; and
* Advise the person they are calling police to verify their identity.
All police officers must carry the appropriate identification and are required to identify themselves.
Impersonating a police officer carries a three-year maximum sentence.
