Police Impersonator Allegedly Steals Pickup Truck from NH Auto Dealership

MANCHESTER, NH — Police in the Queen City are asking for the public’s help with a case of a man allegedly impersonating a police officer and making off with a pickup truck from a local dealership on Monday. The incident occurred at just before 10 a.m. on Dec. 19, 2016, after police were called to Team Nissan on Keller Street for a report of a vehicle theft.

One of the sales staffers alleged that a heavy set white man, about 6 feet tall, came into the dealership to test drive a pickup truck.

“The man identified himself as ‘Adam Foley’ and claimed to be a Merrimack, NH, resident,” according to Lt. Brian O’Keefe from the Manchester Police Department. “He was wearing a black jacket with the Massachusetts State Police emblem on the left breast pocket when he asked to test drive a gray 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. The individual flashed a ‘badge’ from his wallet when he was asked for a license, but never provided a license to the salesman.”

The information provided to the sales staffer by the man later proved to be false. The man was wearing blue jeans, a gray or white hooded sweatshirt, white sneakers, and a white baseball cap.

Manchester Police traffic investigator John McInerney at 603-792-5444 is the point person on the case. Anonymous tips can also be made to the Manchester Police Crimeline at 603-624-0404 and leave an anonymous crime tip. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward should your crime tip lead to the identification and arrest of the person responsible.