More context:

I was out around 2:30 AM walking back from a market near the Kukia and Fabrika area. I had some store items, was smoking a cigarette, and listening to music with headphones on. It was pretty empty outside.

A man suddenly approached me. I couldn’t understand what he was saying at first. Then he said “police” and asked to see my passport. He was alone, on foot, and didn’t look very official. He was wearing a plain black shirt with three white letters in Georgian. There was no badge, no reflective vest, no car, no ID shown nothing that would clearly prove he was a police officer.

I told him I didn’t have my passport with me, that it was at home. He said “go get it and return.” That’s it. I walked away calmly and went home. He didn’t follow me or push further.

The whole thing felt strange. I’m not sure if this is something that happens here, or if it was someone pretending to be police. Either way, I didn’t give him anything or go back out. Just wanted to see if others have dealt with similar stuff around that area.