The young male offender’s fake badge, has curved edges while a genuine Wheaton patrolman or detective’s badge, has rounded edges (CBS Reporter Suzanne Le Mignot).
A young male/white offender is reported to have impersonated a police detective at several homes in Wheaton, Winfield and unincoporporated West Chicago. At one location in unincorporated West Chicago, the offender claimed to be an investigator with the Winfield Police Department. The offender said he was working on a missing person’s case that was only two hours old.
The suspect is possibly driving or connect to a dark-colored Mazda sedan. He was also using a smartphone with audio that was playing public safety communications.
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(1 of 2) Wheaton Police are investigating reports of this individual impersonating a police officer/detective on June 3 & 4. These images show the suspect Wheaton Police are seeking, a white male in his 20s displaying a badge. Anyone with info should call Lt. Cooley 630-260-2077. pic.twitter.com/U2EIyf7WoR
— City of Wheaton (@CityOfWheaton) June 5, 2019
(2 of 2) Here are an actual Wheaton Police Detective shield & Wheaton Police star for reference. Wheaton Police Officers/Detectives will always identify themselves by uniform or credentials. Residents may call the police department at 630-260-2161 to verify an officer's identity. pic.twitter.com/nYiBOSU6D3
— City of Wheaton (@CityOfWheaton) June 5, 2019
A DuPage County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson says they’re working on leads right now with the Wheaton police to identify the suspect.