A 19-year-old was arrested by Clanton Police after attempting to make several arrests Wednesday under the guise of a police officer, officials said.

Johnathan Dillan Caudle allegedly tried to handcuff four people around Clanton during lunch hours Wednesday, according to a news release.

The subject had a pair of handcuffs in his possession as he entered two local businesses and tried to arrest workers there. He also tried to arrest two pedestrians in Clanton during the same time frame.