Philadelphia Man Charged With Impersonating a Federal Officer, Robbery of Auto Repair Shop

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Robert Rosado, 44, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged by indictment with false impersonation of a federal officer and robbery interfering with interstate commerce (Hobbs Act robbery), in connection with the June 8, 2025, robbery of an auto repair shop.

The indictment alleges that Rosado entered the auto repair shop, located on the 6400 block of Harbison Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, and identified himself as a federal immigration officer. He then allegedly victimized a female employee, forcefully restraining her and stealing $1,000 from the business.

If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 23 years’ imprisonment and a $500,000 fine.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. On May 26, 2021, the department launched a violent crime reduction strategy strengthening PSN based on these core principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence from occurring in the first place, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results.

The case was investigated by the FBI Philadelphia Violent Crimes Task Force and the Philadelphia Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ashley N. Martin and Special Assistant United States Attorney Meghan A. Farley.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.