Two men armed with batons 'impersonating police officers' try to get into a woman's home in east London - then run away and hide their faces when she asks for ID Police were called to The Shaftesburys block in Barking at 6.51pm on Tuesday Impersonators dressed in crude uniforms including caps, harnesses and batons Police ask anyone with information to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously By Jonathan Rose For Mailonline Published: 13:53 BST, 14 October 2021 | Updated: 15:42 BST, 14 October 2021 5 Viewcomments A video circulating on social media today appears to show two men armed with batons 'impersonating police officers' and trying to get into a woman's home in east London. Police were called to a residential block in The Shaftesburys, Barking at 6.51pm on Tuesday, October 12. A woman reported that two men had attended her address claiming to be police officers. A video circulating on social media today appears to show two men armed with batons 'impersonating police officers' and trying to get into a woman's home in east London They were dressed in crude uniforms including caps, harnesses and batons and said they were there to search the property. They were also wearing latex gloves while carrying handcuffs and one of the men could be heard pretending to speak on a radio receiver on his vest. The two men were initially allowed in before the residents became suspicious and asked to see their identification which they could not produce. Upon being further challenged the suspects left the address. They were followed and fled in the direction of Abbey Road. A woman reported that two men had attended her address claiming to be police officers They were dressed in crude uniforms including caps, harnesses and batons and said they were there to search the property The two men were initially allowed in before the residents became suspicious and asked to see their identification which they could not produce Upon being further challenged the suspects left the address. They were followed and fled in the direction of Abbey Road Officers attended and conducted an area search but the males could not be located. It is not believed that anything was stolen from the address and there were no reports of any physical injuries. An investigation is ongoing. There have been no arrests at this time. A Met Police spokesman said: 'Officers attended and conducted an area search, but the males could not be located. 'It is not believed that anything was stolen from the address and there were no reports of any physical injuries. 'An investigation is ongoing. There have been no arrests at this time.' Members of the public have reacted to a video of the incident posted on social media. One said: 'I bet a lot of people would just let a stranger into their home if they had a police uniform on.' Another said: 'This could've ended badly for a vulnerable person. Keep vigilant especially for older members of your community.' Police would like to speak to the two men pictured and ask anyone who has information that could help to call 101 ref CAD 6640/12 Oct. Officers attended and conducted an area search but the males could not be located It is not believed that anything was stolen from the address and there were no reports of any physical injuries An investigation is ongoing. There have been no arrests at this time Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org. Unfortunately, there have been occasions when fraudsters have posed as police officers, both in person and on the phone, to trick people into giving them personal information and defraud them of money. If an officer contacts you in person, they'll show you their police warrant card. This is proof of their identity and authority. If you're unsure about whether the person you're dealing with is a genuine police officer – stop – and call the police on 101 to check their identity. In an emergency always call 999. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility