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Police Impersonator Steals Gun From Motorist

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami-Dade police department is asking the public for help in finding a man who posed as an officer in order to rip off a motorist.

According to police, three men in a car were pulled over on October 17th at 8:45 p.m. in the area of SW 137th Avenue and 26th Street by a man in a black Chevy Corvette with flashing red and blue visor lights.

Believing he was an officer, the driver pulled over. However, police say, when the fake cop approached Ricardo Moreno's car, he took a gun from him and then sped away in his Corvette.

Police have released a composite sketch of the police impersonator.

If you recognize him, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477. You can also visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select "Give a Tip" or you can send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.

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