A BOGUS policeman who broke into a student accommodation building is today being hunted by the real thing.

The man was dressed in a high-visibility jacket with a plain front, but with the word Police written on the back, black trousers, black boots and possibly a helmet.

He was seen breaking into university accommodation at Fairfax House in Heslington, York.

Security staff were alerted at around 2am yesterday after a number of university students saw the man enter the building through a first-floor kitchen window. He was also seen walking around the building before leaving via a fire exit.

When he was challenged by a student he claimed an arrest had been made. Nothing was stolen and nothing was damaged.

The was described as aged between 35 to 40, around 5ft 10in, and of medium build. He had a shaven head with blonde or mousey brown hair re-growth. He may also have had a pierced lip.

PC Steve Skeoch said: “Although nothing was stolen or damaged during this incident, we are concerned about the man's motives and are appealing for any other students or members of the public who may have seen the man in the area of the university.”

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