Harrison County Deputies are warning people to watch out for two black men who are impersonating police officers. They said the duo went as far as pulling a car over on Hwy 62 between Leesburg and Cynthiana, then robbing the driver at gunpoint .
Linda and Frank king have lived peacefully off Hwy 62 for years. However, now they’re nervous.
“It’s scary, it’s very scary and very concerning to us as homeowners living in this area,” said Linda. The couple said a few weeks ago they were burglarized. That’s when they started to notice a black Charger lurking in the area.
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“Black windows, you couldn’t see in it. It looked like a car on Blue Bloods,” said Linda.
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department said two men in a similar black Charger, committed a disturbing crime.
“We have had our fair share of people impersonating police officers, but nothing that consisted of an armed robbery,” said Deputy Richard Hutchinson, with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department.
On Sunday, that all changed. At around 5:30 p.m. Deputies said two men pretending to be police officers in a black Charger, started flashing red and blue lights behind a driver.
“He pulled over, thought he was doing the right thing,” said Hutchinson.
Deputies said only one of the men got out of the vehicle and approached the victim. He was wearing some sort of a navy blue uniform, but it was unclear if he had any badges. As the victim reached for his driver’s license and registration, he was met with a terrifying surprise.
“He noticed a muzzle of a hand gun in his face. The guy ordered him to put his hands on the wheel, and then ordered him to give him his wallet,” said Hutchinson.
The man took around $280 dollars from the victim, and then forced the victim to drive away as the duo followed. Eventually the victim saw the men turn onto Russel Cave Road, and drive off.
Investigators said this is the only incident they have had in Harrison, and surrounding counties. However, they are asking the public to keep a lookout for two black men, driving a black Charger, with red and blue flashing lights on the dashboard.
“You know if a light goes on behind me, my first instinct is to stop. And now knowing what I know, I probably wouldn’t stop,” said Linda.
Investigators said people should be cautious if an unmarked car is attempting to pull them over. In Harrison County, deputies said no law enforcement vehicles are black, although different agencies do have different colored vehicles.
Deputies suggest drivers look for an officer’s uniform and badge, and if they feel something is wrong they should call 911.
“If it doesn’t look right or it doesn’t feel right, then get to a more populated area. And make your stop there,” said Hutchinson.
When it comes to the men committing these crimes, people are confident the real police will prevail.
“They will catch them, just a matter of time,” said Frank.
