Suncoast: Detectives are looking for the driver that is wanted for impersonating law enforcement
MCSO
Case Number: 2020-031121
Incident Type: Impersonating Law Enforcement
Location: 1010 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton Zone: W30
Suspect(s):Unknown Race/Sex: B/M D.O.B: Unknown
On December 14, 2020, at approximately 0630 hours, an unidentified subject impersonated a Law Enforcement officer by performing a traffic stop near 8131 15th St E, Sarasota.
The suspect is described as a black male, 40-50 years of age, possibly wearing eyeglasses, and armed with a handgun. The vehicle is described as a light blue newer model Ford Explorer with security lettering on the driver side door, Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s flags on front door displays, and a wheelchair rack on the rear of the vehicle.
The vehicle was equipment with red and blue lights on the dash. Given the victim’s direction of travel, it is possible the suspect came from the Sarasota area.
Anyone who may have experienced a similar encounter or comes into contact with the described vehicle is asked to contact Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011.
**Attached image is NOT ACTUAL VEHICLE – For likeliness only
