A Southside resident says a suspicious character came to his back door at 1:30 in the morning Saturday and claimed to be a detective investigating a report of a robbery at that address.
The resident, home alone watching TV, said the man was wearing a black hat, trench coat and carrying a cheap flashlight.
The resident called police and multiple units responded to the area but did not locate the suspect.
Det. Todd Crossett said the man did the right thing in calling 9-1-1.
"If we show up, we're going to be carrying identification and we don't wear hats," Crossett said. "We don't wear trench coats. When somebody shows up at your house at 1:30 in the morning, use extreme caution."
Crossett said when you get unexpected visitors in the middle of the night and you don't recognize them, can't see them, or don't see a car outside that your recognize, it's best not to open the door and to call emergency dispatch.
"Absolutely, give us a call," Crossett said. "We'll check it out. If it's a legitimate person who is trying to get ahold of you, well, then, OK, but absolutely give us a call."
The potential victim said the man told him, "I'm here to investigate a burglary. You need to let me in."
When the resident told the man he was calling 9-1-1, the man responded, "I am 9-1-1."
This is really bizarre -- and
This is really bizarre -- and creepy.
why people are trying to
why people are trying to impersonate officers lately is crazy. they need to get apprehended and pay the price being an example and serve some community service for acting like they are.
I'm not sure that community
I'm not sure that community service would be the proper sentence for this guy.
It would seem this guy
It would seem this guy watched a few to many Columbo re runs (The Trench Coat)
this is really creepy! i just
this is really creepy! i just heard a story on channel 4 last night about a guy peeking in a girls window in North Tonawanda. was talking to her and everything! then her mother saw the man and he ran away...! its very scary, esp. having little kids.
Steve, I say they wear a sign
Steve, I say they wear a sign everyday but, Sunday and walk up and down Route 5 from Cedar Street to TOPS Supermarket. The sign should read (IN BIG BOLD LETTERS), "I IMPERSONATED A DETECTIVE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO YOUR HOME!" Their community service could be picking up trash off the parking lots, sidewalks and yards along the way. After a eight hour work day he could spend the remainder in the Batavia Hotel known as "County Jail!" Three to a six month sentence should do.
I like the 6 month term John
I like the 6 month term John especially in the summer months and might as well wear the trenchcoat also while wearing the sign :)
On our street the guy wears a
On our street the guy wears a bowling shirt with match box flames and says he can fix your DISH, lol.
I love all these arm chair
I love all these arm chair judges that pronounce sentencing to an individual that has not been identified, arrested and convicted. Showing the true Christian ideals of modern Society.
I wouldn't bother dialing 911
I wouldn't bother dialing 911 until I dialed 1911 first. Maybe if judge Noonan didn't reject every application for a personal protection concealed carry permit, people might feel a bit safer in their own home.
Keep Mossberg or Remington close by if you can't have Kimber or Colt on your hip. Protect yourself because the police can't always be there.
Yep, response time is the
Yep, response time is the key, alot can happen in 15min especially when a guy is gnawing your face off, and the police have to use the whole clip to eventually stop him.
remember: With zombies, bath salts induced or otherwise aim for the head.
I feel safe with my 145-pound
I feel safe with my 145-pound rottweiler/Swiss mountain dog, Pachuco. He's a nice dog, but I'm sure if I were being menaced or attacked he would use those extremely large canine teeth and sink them into the perpetrator. It's highly unlikely anyone would get a chance to gnaw my face off. His fearsome looks and deep bark are all it takes to scare solicitors who come to the door.