Five people posing as Eugene Police officers are on the loose, after robbing a Junction City man in his home today.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office says the victim arrived at the Junction City Police Station at 2:13pm, bleeding from a head wound. He told authorities that four men and one woman showed up at his residence, claiming to be serving a search warrant.
The group wore masks and ballistic vest carriers with the word “POLICE” on them. Some carried rifles and at least one had a badge hanging from his neck. After one of the fake officers hit the man with a rifle butt, the others restrained him with zip ties.
The incident took place at the 24000 block of High Pass Road west of Junction City. The suspects are all described as white, and drove a gray Jeep Gladiator pickup, a white sedan, and a silver sedan.
Investigators are seeking tips, which can be called in to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150, option 1.
