On June 18, the police received a report in the evening. Someone called the home phone pretending to be a police officer. This officer wanted to know how much money and jewelry the reporter had at home, and someone would come by to check that.
The reporter didnt trust it and contacted the real police. Meanwhile, the reporter kept the suspects on the line. A post was made, and in the evening, four suspects were arrested. The car they were driving has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing. The suspects, men aged 22, 23, and 26 from Almere and a minor, are in custody for investigation.
Police Force
Source published: 19 June 25
Report of Fake Police Officers in Heerhugowaard, Four Arrests
Gebied: Heerhugowaard
Scamming someone by pretending to be a police officer is a sadly known phenomenon. Thanks to an alert reporter, four suspects were arrested in Heerhugowaard.