Chubbuck police seeking man impersonating an officer
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CHUBBUCK — A man has been impersonating a Chubbuck Police officer and making traffic stops in the area, according to authorities. The man is considered armed and dangerous.
The Chubbuck Police Department put out a community safety advisory via Facebook Saturday evening, asking for help locating the suspect and warning residents to “be vigilant.”
The suspect is reportedly driving a blacked-out Ford Explorer, similar to a police vehicle. The vehicle also has red and white alternating lights on the interior dash.
The suspect is described as a light-skinned African-American male with a skinny build and a buzz-cut hairstyle. He is about 6 feet tall. Police say he is wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a police-style exterior vest. The vest is believed to have police markings, including a badge.
“The subject has also been described as carrying a firearm, extra magazines, handcuffs and a walkie-talkie style radio,” the advisory says.
Authorities ask that the Chubbuck community report any sightings of the vehicle or the suspect by calling (208) 237-7172.
Impersonating a police officer is a felony offense, and law enforcement is working to identify the suspect.
EastIdahoNews.com will update this story as more information becomes available.
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