Search for suspect who posed as law enforcement, sexually assaulted a victim

If you are not sure if it's a police officer, put on your flasher, keep the speed limit, and call 9-1-1 to verify that you are being pulled over. If you don't have a cellphone, you should drive to a well-lit populated area for the traffic stop.

AUSTIN, Texas - A person was sexually assaulted by a man posing as a law enforcement officer in Williamson County on Tuesday. Detectives with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office say the assault happened around 7 p.m. on FM 972 near County Road 320 outside the Town of Walburg.

Detectives say the man pulled the victim over using "what they believed to be a police vehicle with a flashing light." The man has a deep voice and was wearing dark clothing.

Thursday, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said no additional information was available on the incident, suspect, or vehicle.

"The best advice that they give for someone that's not sure if it’s a police officer is to put on your flashers. Keep the speed limit until you can verify that they're a police officer… You can call 9-1-1 and verify you're being pulled over." explained retired Austin Police Sgt. Wayne Vincent.

Echoing the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Vincent added that anyone suspicious of a traffic stop should also drive to a well-lit crowded area.

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