EMPD arrests bogus police officer in Kempton Park
The suspect now faces charges of impersonating a police officer, possession of police uniform, and possession of equipment used to commit a crime.
EMPD Northern Task Team and Kempton Park Precinct collaborated to arrest a man impersonating a police officer in the Kempton Park area on October 18.
EMPD spokesperson Zweli Dlamini reported that officers acted on a tip-off and tracked down a white BMW fitted with blue lights and a siren, mimicking a police vehicle.
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On searching the car, officers discovered SAPS uniforms and reflective gear.
“The suspect, identified as a 48-year-old man from East Pretoria, was taken into custody,” said Dlamini.
The items seized from the vehicle included two dashboard lights, eight small lights of unknown colour, a black speaker, a charger, a small battery, and a black school bag.
“The suspect now faces charges of impersonating a police officer, possession of police uniform, and possession of equipment used to commit a crime.”
He was detained at Kempton Park Police Station, while the vehicle was towed to Aeroton Pound.
He is expected to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon.
