NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Sunday, July 31, 2016 police received reports of two suspects that had allegedly passed US counterfeit currency at Wendy’s Restaurant located on Dunlop Street, West, in the City of Barrie.
The suspects; a man and women passed two (2) US counterfeit $20 bills at Wendy’s just before 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31. Police believe the suspects may have passed further counterfeit bills at nearby restaurants.
The counterfeit bills were seized by police.
The investigation is ongoing.
The suspects are described as;
Suspect # 1
- Male, black
- Heavy build, goatee
- Wearing a black hat and white t-shirt
Suspect #2
- Female, white
- Heavy build
- Long black hair with blond highlights (balayage style)
- Wearing a black t-shirt and carrying a purse.
If you have US currency in your possession and are unsure of its authenticity, follow these steps to certify the real value of your money or contact police for assistance.
- Counterfeit money will often feel distinctly different from authentic money.
- Genuine money is often thinner than counterfeit money.
- Compare the bill with another legit bill of the same denomination.
- Inspect the printing quality.
- Examine the serial numbers; each bill will have a different serial number.
- Check the security features on the bill. The bills will be equipped with a security thread (plastic strip) that runs vertically and the bill will have watermarks.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Hunt of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext.2690, [email protected] or remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.tipsubmit.ca
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