Niagara police seek woman impersonating a police officer in Lincoln

Niagara police are investigating a report of a woman impersonating a police officer in Lincoln at around 8 p.m. on Saturday.

Officers say the unknown suspect visited a resident of Heritage Village Vineland, a retirement community, on Victoria Avenue.

Upon arrival, the woman stated that she was a member of the Niagara Regional Police on a drug initiative, to collect unwanted pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions that were no longer wanted.

Police say she was wearing a shirt and a jacket with police written on the front and back. However, she did not provide a badge or any other form of identification.

A short time later, the suspect left the area in a newer black Ford SUV, which had reflective tape with “police” written on it.

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Officers say the unknown person did not receive any drugs from the resident.

The suspect is described as White, 40-years-old, five-foot-eight, around 160 lbs., medium build and short blonde hair.

Investigators say the woman is unknown and she is not believed to be a police officer.

Anyone who may have information about this incident, or the identity of the female is asked to contact NRPS at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1025400.

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