Police are appealing for information after a woman was assaulted and robbed when she was pulled over by two men impersonating police in Wagga Wagga last night.

About 8.45pm (Friday 6 March 2015), a 21-year-old woman with her 20-month old boy was driving a silver coloured Hyundai Elantra on Inglewood Road when she was followed by a car described as a black Ford sedan.

The car used red and blue flashing dash lights to pull over the woman.

Two men wearing clothing described as similar to police uniforms allegedly got out of the sedan and requested the woman hand over her driver’s licence before saying they were going to search her car.

The woman became suspicious and challenged the two men before they allegedly assaulted her, took her purse, and drove away.

The woman received minor injuries from the incident.

Police from Wagga Wagga Local Area Command are investigating the incident and are hoping to speak with two men who might be able to assist with inquiries.

One of the men is described as having a dark complexion, approximately 180-185cm tall, in his mid 30s. He was wearing blue coloured cargo pants, short sleeved shirt, a hat described as similar to an antron (formal) police hat, and carrying a torch.

The second man is described as having a medium build, with a full-length beard and a shaved head. He was wearing dark cargo pants and a light coloured short-sleeve shirt, with no hat.

Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Tips for the public when they are suspecting a person is impersonating a police officer:

* Always ask for official police identification. A police officer’s badge will have a coloured backing and have a separate photo identification card. If you have any concerns, contact the police station the officers belong to in order to verify their identity. Always source the phone number independently rather than calling a number provided by suspicious individuals. People can also call verified police phone numbers, such as the Police Assistance Line (131 444), Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000) or of course Triple Zero (000) in case of an emergency.

* Any officers executing a search warrant should provide you with a copy of the warrant outlining all the details, including your rights. Search warrants will always be videotaped and an independent officer will be present; any concerns should be directed towards the independent officer.

* Always look for the officer’s arms and appointments. All officers should be in possession of a police radio.

* The incidents we are made aware of involved unmarked vehicles.

* Incidents of people impersonating police officers are rare.

Two men were charged today (Sunday 8 March 2015), in relation to three alleged break and enters; two at Jugiong and one at Kooringal.

About 6.30am today (Sunday 8 March 2015), police were patrolling the Sturt Highway when they stopped two men travelling in a blue Ford Focus.

A subsequent search of the vehicle allegedly located items and cash later identified as being stolen from the break and enter of two businesses in Jugiong earlier that morning.

Both men were arrested and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station.

A 25-year-old man was charged with two counts of break and enter in relation to the businesses at Jugiong.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Friday 24 April 2015.

The driver of the vehicle, another 25-year-old male, was charged with the alleged break and enter and malicious damage of a business at Kooringal earlier this week, driving whilst unlicensed, goods in custody and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Monday 9 March 2015.

A man was charged with multiple offences following a pursuit yesterday in Wagga Wagga

About 8.15pm (Saturday 7 March 2015), police from Wagga Wagga Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped a blue Hyundai with three people on Pearson Street for the purpose of a random breath test.

Police will allege that when they approached the vehicle to speak with the driver, they observed a male passenger in the rear of the vehicle who was wanted for outstanding warrants.

This male passenger has allegedly told the driver to drive off and a pursuit was initiated.

During the pursuit, officers allege the male passenger changed seats with the female driver. The male has taken control of the vehicle and driven the car along Moorong Street and Travers Street at speeds in excess of the sign posted speed limit and crossed on to the incorrect side of the road several times.

Police observed a female leap from the passenger seat at the intersection of Old Bomen Road and Bomen Road where she was arrested.

Road spikes were set-up and police stopped the vehicle at the intersection of the Olympic Highway and Travers Street where the 22-year-old driver and the original female driver were arrested.

All three were taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station where the man was charged with police pursuit – not stop – driver dangerously (Skye’s Law), learner not accompanied by driver, learner driver not display “L” plates, and custody of knife in public place.

He was refused bail and will appear before Wagga Wagga Local Court on Monday 9 March 2015.

The original 21-year-old driver is also to face charges in relation to the incident.