By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
A man accused of impersonating a police officer in an attempt to extort money was arrested Thursday by officers with the Auburn Police Department and Placer County Special Investigations Unit.
Chad Richard Mowry, 26, was taken into custody at a Rocklin residence on suspicion of burglary, grand theft and conspiracy, as well as attempted extortion and impersonating a peace officer.
Mowry allegedly contacted victims and told them he was aware that they had hired exotic dancers to perform sexual acts at a residence in Auburn, according to an Auburn Police Department news release. Mowry reportedly said that he was a law enforcement officer and that he could "make the charges go away" if they paid him money.
The victims did not have all the money Mowry requested, so they wrote him a check and asked him to cash it at a later date. They alleged that they were contacted numerous times over the next several days by Mowry and several other suspects, who provided numerous reasons why they needed to cooperate with Mowry, according to the news release.
The victims then contacted the Police Department, and the investigation led detectives to the Rocklin residence, where Mowry was arrested.
In addition to Mowry, Auburn detectives say they have identified several other suspects and believe there may be additional victims who have not come forward.
The Police Department asks anyone who knows of additional victims or who has information relevant to the case to call Detective Adam Cline at (530) 823-4237, ext. 238.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 321-5287.
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