Police: Fake cops robbing on Detroit's east side

Two men dressed in uniforms with badges and guns robbed victims near I-94, French Rd.

DETROIT – Police are working to track down two men posing as officers.

Early Sunday evening, the men allegedly pistol-whipped customers pumping gas at the Citgo gas station near I-94 and French Rd. on Detroit's east side.  They took off with the victims' cash and cell phones.

The suspects are described as white men about 30 years old, driving a black Ford 150.  They had police badges, guns and bullet-proof vests.

Investigators believe these men may be responsible for another recent robbery in the city, where crooks posing as officers targeted innocent people.

In that case, a man was pulled over on Harper Ave. near 3 Mile Dr.  Three men, two white and one black, exited the unmarked Crown Victoria.  As the victim answered questions from one of the men posing as a police officer, the other two rifled through the victims car, stealing his wallet and CD's.

Detroit Police are now warning citizens that is someone approaches you identifying themselves as a police officer and something doesn't feel right, call the police yourself.


About the Authors:

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.