A man is accused of posing as a cop in Orlando and using the disguise to rob a woman in a hotel back in August.
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Michael Rodriguez 27, of New York has been accused of impersonating an officer to gain the trust of a woman in a hotel room.
Once Rodriguez forced his way into her room, the victim says he handcuffed her while he stole her wallet. Rodriguez had a gun in his waistband. Video from hotel surveillance footage matches the victim’s claims.
Rodriguez was wanted in Lantana for similar incident.
The suspect was caught driving the same car that was at the scene of both the Orlando and Lantana incidents. He was also found with a fake badge, handcuffs, and more evidence.
The suspect is awaiting extradition to Orange County where he will face charges of falsely impersonating an officer to commit a felony with a weapon.
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