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A man who has on five occasions impersonated an officer and in that capacity has told women to undress so he can search them for drugs is being sought by Tucson police.

The incidents are being investigated by the Tucson Police Department's adult sexual assault detectives. They occurred near one another — primarily on the South Side, according to Officer Linda Galindo, an agency spokeswoman.

The police impersonator went to the homes during the morning or early afternoon and showed a badge that looks similar to those worn by Tucson police, she said. The man claims to be investigating drug activity or that he is looking for someone who did not appear in court.

He asks to search the residence and once inside, he tells women to undress for a search, Galindo said.

The latest incident occurred June 20, Galindo said.

Before that, there were three reports in 2007 and one in 2005.

The man does not wear a uniform but had a gun in at least one incident, Galindo said.

None of the women were injured. Galindo would not say whether any of the women were sexually assaulted or if any complied with his demands.

"He has not been physically aggressive or violent in these incidents," Galindo said.

Though police have not been able to confirm that the same person has been involved in each incident, victims are providing similar descriptions, she said. He is not believed to be a law enforcement officer.

The man is 26 to 38 years old, is between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall and weighs 160 to 190 pounds, she said. He is clean-shaven with black hair, and he speaks English and Spanish.

Anyone who is contacted in a similar manner by a person claiming to be an officer should be cautious, Galindo said. An officer will not ask anyone to undress in their home.

If the person is not wearing a recognizable uniform, keep the door closed and ask to see the officer's badge and department identification card, Galindo said.

If still in doubt, do not open the door. Call 911 to confirm that an officer is at your address.

Anyone who may have had a similar encounter should call 911 to report the incident.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 911 or 88-CRIME.