Police investigate incident of man impersonating officer

Police are investigating an incident where a man is believed to have impersonated a police officer.

The incident happened at around 2.15am on Monday (11 July) when a man reported that his car was being followed by a blue Renault Laguna.

He travelled from Matson to Quedgeley, before finally pulling in on Waterwells Drive.

A man got out of the Renault, but on seeing police officers, attempted to drive away.

The man was described as being aged in his 20s, white, 6ft 1in in height, and of medium build.

Officers are now appealing for anyone else who may have experienced anything similar recently to come forward and report it to police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police through the website, quoting incident 37 of 11 July: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/

A 29-year-old man from Brockworth was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a Class B drug, and fraud. He has been released on police bail.

If you have suspicions or genuine concerns about an unmarked car which is indicating for you to pull over, you can call 999 as the police can check if one of their cars is stopping you.

Drive at a reduced speed to the nearest public place, such as a petrol station, police station or somewhere well-lit, and try not to stop anywhere secluded.

Do not speed away but instead signal that you have acknowledged their request to stop and indicate the action you are taking, such as putting on your hazards lights and pointing from the driver's window to where you are heading. 

Keep the doors locked until you are happy it is the police - you can ask to see the police officer's warrant card through the closed window, which should carry their name and picture, and check this with the force’s control room by calling 999.

A genuine police officer will always take the time to reassure you of their identity.