Officials are searching for a man, pictured here, who has been impersonating a fire extinguisher inspector and collecting cash from business owners. The state Division of Fire Safety is warning Atlantic County businesses about an imposter who has visited at least one area business and presented himself as a representative of a fire extinguisher servicing company.

This person entered a business carrying a clipboard, looked at the tag on a fire extinguisher, told the owner that he was from the company on the tag and convinced him that the extinguishers needed to be serviced, according to state Fire Marshall William Kramer, Jr. He then proceeded to walk through the business, removing the tags from all of the fire extinguishers. He successfully convinced the owner to pay him in cash, Kramer stated in a news release.

The individual is described as a white or Hispanic male, heavy set, with short dark hair. He was wearing a blue windbreaker and khaki pants. He was also carrying a small clipboard or notepad.

Anyone who sees someone matching this description should call local police or the Division of Fire Safety. Kramer is also asking for witnesses to obtain other pertinent information that the police can use, such as a vehicle description or license plate number.

The division can be reached 24-hours a day by calling (877) NJFIRES.