Authorities warn of police impersonation after incident in Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County

UPPER OXFORD TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — Authorities in Chester County are warning the public about a police impersonator after a driver was stopped.

It occurred on Friday, September 13, around 6:30 a.m. on US Route 1 in the area of ​​Route 896 in Upper Oxford Township.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the victim reported being followed by a black Cadillac Escalade for several miles.

The driver of the Escalade then activated a red and blue “bubble light” and a siren, the victim told police.

The suspect was described as a stocky man, approximately 6'2″ tall, 40-50 years old, with black hair, tanned skin, and wearing a police uniform with a badge.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop J, Avondale Station, Criminal Investigation Division, at 610-268-2022.