Alleged Police Impersonator Caught in Falls Church

An Arlington man was charged with robbery, malicious wounding and impersonating a police officer Wednesday following three alleged incidents in Falls Church.

Rudolph Victor Curtis, 59, allegedly assaulted and robbed a 93-year-old man Wednesday morning in the 5700 block of Leesburg Pike. Police said Curtis allegedly identified himself as a police officer to the elderly man and displayed some credentials. According to a release, Curtis allegedly demanded the man’s license and then hit the man several times before taking the wallet and speeding away in a Ford Mustang.

The man was treated at the scene for non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Two Bailey’s Crossroads robberies in June were connected to Curtis. Police said Curtis allegedly robbed an 85-year-old man on June 5 and an 81-year-old-man on June 24.

Police said Curtis allegedly told the other two elderly men he was a police officer and stole money from their wallets when he asked to see their license.

Police said the other two men were not injured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County police at 703-691-2131.