Albert Lea authorities investigating police impersonation incident

Police received a report Sunday night of a man that was reportedly held at gunpoint by a possible police impersonator at Walmart in Albert Lea. The perpatrator reportedly wore a long-sleeved black shirt and a bulletproof vest that said “police” across it and was driving a black car with red and blue lights coming from inside the vehicle. Police say he also allegedly carried a 9 mm handgun or an airsoft gun that resembled one.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and police stated they are reviewing video footage from the store.
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