Crete police warn of man posing as detective to lure people to him

CRETE, Neb. (KOLN) – The Crete Police Department is warning the public about a man posing as a detective to lure people to him.

The police department said Tuesday that the man has been calling Crete residents and introducing himself as “Detective Sergeant Mike Watson.” He has reportedly attempted to lure at least one female to “provide a handwriting sample” as part of an investigation.

Police think this person is impersonating a peace officer, and they are concerned that he may present a safety risk given that he is attempting to lure people to him…

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