Crime & Safety
Man Who Posed as Cop Robs Spring Valley Resident of Marijuana Stash
The thief, who was dressed all in black and had some type of badge around his neck, showed up at the residence in the 10000 block of Sierra Madre, identified himself as law enforcement, and went inside.
A man who claimed to be a police officer robbed an East County resident of marijuana at the victim's home Thursday.
The thief, who was dressed all in black and had some type of badge around his neck, showed up at the residence in the 10000 block of Sierra Madre in Spring Valley shortly before noon, identified himself as a law enforcement officer and went inside, sheriff's Sgt. Carlos Medina said.
The bandit then pulled a gun and demanded narcotics, according to Medina. After the victim turned over an undetermined amount of pot, the robber left the home and fled the area in a black sedan, Medina said.
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The suspect is described as black man, about 35-years-old, with black hair, clean shaven, tight cropped hair and a stocky build.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward leading to an arrest.
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