Phony Police Officer Suspected Of Robbing Man

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- Fresno police have arrested a man suspected of impersonating a police officer to rob a man of his cash, and investigators say the suspect used the scam at least twice before.

The Fresno Bee reports 24-year-old Patrick Earl King was taken into custody Tuesday and detectives said they are searching for a second suspect.

Investigators said two men wearing tactical vests presented themselves as sheriff's detectives Saturday night, and asked the victim if he had been drinking. One of the men took the victim's wallet after asking for identification, and then returned it. The victim learned the next day that he had been robbed of several hundred dollars.

Two other victims reported similar scenarios last week.