WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — A man was arrested in Williamson County after police say he was impersonating an officer.
According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday, 37-year-old Clifford Cook went to the home of an elderly couple in Weir, Texas.
Cook approached the victim’s home and knocked on the front door. The victims answered the door and noticed that Cook was displaying a badge around his neck with intent to represent himself as a plainclothes detective.
Cook was then allowed entry into the residence by the victims who believed he was a law enforcement agent.
Cook told the victims he was investigating a ring of counterfeit crimes in the area, and they were in possession of counterfeit monies.
Once the victims provided the cash in question, Cook demanded the couple to handover all the cash for evidence purposes.
He then left the home after he dropped his identification at the victim’s home.
On Sunday, Cook was arrested and charged with theft against the elderly by deception. The charge impersonating a public servant is still pending.
Officials are asking residents if you were a victim of this crime, contact officials at (512) 943-1311.
