A Fife woman has spoken of her terror after her car was pulled over by a bogus police officer.
Calise Jade Maclean was pulled over by what she initially believed to be an unmarked police BMW close to her home in Glenrothes.
However, having become suspicious when she was asked to get out of her Mercedes, the 25-year-old drove off fearing for her safety.
Police have since confirmed that the car that pulled her over was not one of theirs and Calise is now warning unsuspecting motorists to be on guard.
“When the person approached my window and asked for my licence I realised they were not wearing the correct police outfit, instead they had only black trousers and a t-shirt that had ‘police’ written on the arm.
“I asked what I was stopped for and they hesitated and insisted I got in their car for follow up questions.
“I refused and he asked me to wait a few minutes. I then noticed two gentlemen getting out either side of the car and walk towards mine.
“At this point I drove away home. I dread to think what could have happened if I got in their car.”
The car has been described as a black 3 series BMW, which featured a blue flashing light on the front grille.
The driver of the BMW is described as a tall, thin man with a tanned complexion and dressed in dark clothing similar to a police officer.
However, enquiries conducted by officers have confirmed that the BMW was not a police car, nor was the male a police officer.
The incident happened last Monday at around 12.20am on the A911 Leslie Road, close to the Fettykil Fox restaurant, and police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Police are investigating similar incidents in South Lanarkshire, including one where a car was stolen. However, Police Scotland has not said if it believes the incidents are linked.
Community Inspector Joanne McEwan from Glenrothes Police Station said: “The driver did the right thing by acting on her suspicions, not getting out of her car and contacting police.
“This seems to have been an isolated incident and we have not had any similar reports locally, however, we are keen to hear from anyone who can help us with our inquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A recurring problem
Reports of bogus police officers operating in Fife are not new.
In 2013, a man was charged after visiting houses posing as a policeman in
the Dunfermline area in an effort to steal property from vulnerable householders.
That same year, a woman was driving home between Springfield and Cupar when she was signalled by a “policeman” to pull her car over.
The 56-year-old drove off when he failed to produce any police identification.
