Car stolen by fake police on M4 in Berkshire
The car pulled over after a car behind showed blue lights
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was stolen on the M4 near Slough.
The incident occurred at around 1am on Monday (13/1), on the M4 westbound, just before J5 for Langley.
A black BMW was followed by a blue SEAT, the SEAT flashed blue lights and the BMW pulled over.
A man approached the BMW and the victim, a woman got out. The man drove off with the BMW and the SEAT also drove off. The SEAT was subsequently abandoned between J5 and J6.
Impersonating
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Michael Lown, said:
“Impersonating a police officer is an offence that we will not tolerate, and we are appealing for information following this incident.
“We are asking anyone with information to please call 101 quoting reference 43250018155.
“Additionally we ask anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dash-cam footage from the M4 or the surrounding areas at around 1am to get in touch with the force in case it has captured something which may assist this investigation.
“If you do not wish to speak to police you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
A 23-year-old man and a 19-year-old man from West Drayton, and a 20-year-old man from Swindon have been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer and theft of a motor vehicle. They have been released on bail.