NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ADJALA-TOSORONTIO TOWNSHIP - Ontario Provincial Police, Nottawasaga Detachment are seeking the assistance of the public to identify a female who is a suspect in passing counterfeit American Currency.
The following is a media release prepared by Shelburne Police Service regarding incidents in their area:
We believe the same suspect is responsible for passing counterfeit American Currency at the Rosemont General Store.
On Tuesday January 19, Shelburne Police were notified by a local business that they fell victim to counterfeit American cash.
The investigation has revealed that at least four Shelburne businesses were defrauded by the use of fake American $50 bills on Sunday, January 17 2016.
Shelburne Police are appealing the public to help identify the two female suspects.
They are described as:
- Female, 18 to 30 years old, white, medium build, dark long hair, high beige or light brown boots, black coat with fur collar that has a deep “V” in the front, beige or light brown wallet, black pants, burgundy or red sweater, heavy gold necklace.
- Female, 18-30 years old, white, heavier build, black boots and pants, dark parka type coat with fur around collar, was wearing sunglasses while inside the stores.
If anyone has any information in relation to this case, or can identify the suspects, please contact the Shelburne Police Service at 519-925-3312 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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