(Michigan City, IN) - Somebody is pretending to be a police officer on the phone and placing people in fear about being thrown in the slammer. According to Michigan City Police, the calls are a “complete hoax.”

 

Police say it’s been happening in Michigan City and the surrounding area. The caller pretends to be a Michigan City Police officer and tells the person to come to the police station to obtain a subpoena issued for them, and If they don’t, the caller says a judge has ordered them to be held in jail.

 

Police said a cell phone is being used to make the calls and are vowing to get to the bottom of it.

 

“Please know we are taking this matter very seriously and will get to the bottom of it quickly,” police said.

 

Police also advised whoever is responsible “while you may believe using an application to make your number will keep your identity hidden, you are incorrect.”

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan City Police.