Arrested: Alleged Molester Posing as Police Officer
2007-07-28 14:06:08

A man has been arrested after three disturbing cases of impersonating a police officer, followed by groping, against native males in North Vancouver.

North Vancouver RCMP have arrested a 27-year-old North Vancouver man and are recommending three charges of impersonating a police officer and one charge of sexual assault. We’re urging anyone who has a similar complaint to call police immediately.

The complaints date back to June 1st, 2007. The suspect poses as a “drug officer” and tells his victims that he needs to search them for drugs. The man does not offer any legitimate identification and he is most certainly not with the police. The man’s targets so far were all native men between the ages of 18 and 40. The suspect seems to go after people who appear to be alone and vulnerable in some way.

Please remember; If anyone who introduces himself as a police officer is not willing to show identification, you don’t have to do anything he or she says. RCMP would like to stress that this sort of incident is rare in North Vancouver. Still, we want to make sure that you continue to feel safe on your streets and keep an eye out for anyone who tries to use the authority of police to commit crimes.

Anyone who’s been approached by a similar suspect with a similar story should contact North Vancouver RCMP at 604-985-1311 and mention file 2007-20093.