Fake cops in Ft. Greene pulled their victim over, cuffed him, then mugged him on Feb. 21. The victim was driving Sunday morning around 4 a.m. when he noticed a gray minivan hot on his tail, reports the Brooklyn Paper. While he was stopped at the corner of Fulton Street and Carlton Avenue, two men hopped from the car bearing fake badges, then began berating him for not stopping earlier. They cuffed the duped man and took him back to their vehicle, then spun him around neighborhood. It wasn't until they released him that the victim realized he'd been taken for a ride: the unofficial officers had stolen all of his money. more ›

The police released photographs of three men suspected of impersonating police officers during robberies in Brooklyn. According to WABC 7, "Detectives say the men walked into a building on McDonald Avenue, pulled out guns, and displayed police badges." They also handcuffed their victims before robbing them. Their images were captured on a surveillance camera and the suspects are described as "white males in their 30s." Police are asking for people with any information to call Crimestoppers (800-577-TIPS) or to text 274637 and enter "TIP577." more ›