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Man Posed as Cop to Kidnap Woman in Park
26 Aug
Summary
- Man allegedly impersonated an officer to attempt a kidnapping.
- Victim was meditating in a park when the incident occurred.
- Suspect is a convicted felon with a history of serious crimes.
A disturbing incident occurred at Lost Mountain Park where a man, identified as Larry Copeland, allegedly impersonated a police officer in an attempt to kidnap a woman. The victim, who was meditating at the time, reportedly complied with his commands, believing him to be a genuine law enforcement official.
Authorities state Copeland ordered the woman to the ground, shone a flashlight in her eyes, and disposed of her cellphone in a nearby pond. This alarming encounter was interrupted when the victim managed to escape. The suspect reportedly fled the scene in a white truck.
Investigators revealed that Copeland is a convicted felon with a prior record that includes rape and several armed robberies from the 1990s. He has since been charged with impersonating an officer and false imprisonment. Police are continuing their investigation into the matter.
