Coronach RCMP seek white or light-grey Ford F-150 with red and blue lights posing as police

Coronach RCMP are looking for a pickup truck that police say impersonated a police vehicle and tried to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 36 in southern Saskatchewan on the evening of Oct. 23.

What police say happened

According to the RCMP, the pickup truck was seen driving erratically on Highway 36, near the intersection with Highway 13, around 7:30 p.m. A driver reported seeing red and blue lights in the truck's front windshield and pulled over onto the shoulder of Highway 36.

The pickup truck did not stop and drove away at a high rate of speed, police said.

Coronach RCMP determined the truck is not connected to any policing agency or unit operating in the area. Police have not located the vehicle, and the investigation continues.

Description

• Vehicle: white or light-grey Ford F-150 with a crew cab
• Driver: male with short grey hair

How to check an officer's identity

Police reminded the public that it is illegal to impersonate police. Anyone who thinks they are being followed by an imitation police vehicle should contact the RCMP immediately.

The RCMP said residents can ask officers for identification:

• During a police vehicle stop, you may ask to see an officer's badge and ID card.
• The badge and ID card will show the same regimental number, and the ID card will have a photo.
• If you still have concerns, call the RCMP when it is safe to do so to verify the identity of the officer or person involved.

Contact police

Anyone who pulled over for or encountered the pickup truck, has information about the investigation, or wants to verify a police officer's identity can call Coronach RCMP at 310-RCMP.