Public Safety Alert – Personation of a Peace Officer

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Public Safety Alert – Personation of a Peace Officer

File: 24-2150

The Saint John Police Force is investigating a suspicious vehicle that was seen with a set of red and blue lights displayed in the windshield.

It is alleged that:

On Friday, March 29, 2024, at approximately 8:45 a.m., the complainant was driving in the area of Catherwood Street and Ready Street in Saint John. They observed a vehicle with flashing red and blue lights in the windshield parked on the side of the road. The vehicle was described as an unmarked older model, Dark Green van, possibly a Ford Windstar.

There were two men in the vehicle. The male in the front passenger’s seat was manipulating the light in the windshield.

The occupants of the vehicle are unknown and there are no further descriptions at this time. Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone in the area that has video of the incident at the time it occurred.

The Saint John Police reminds the public that our members are dressed in full uniform with a visible name tag worn on their uniform shirt, exterior vest and/or jacket. Officers working in plain clothes will identify themselves and be in possession of a badge and police identification. If something seems suspicious, please call 506-648-3333, or 911 in an emergency.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.