Windsor police have released photos of three men believed to have used counterfeit U.S. $50 bills.
Police say they attended a business on Howard Ave. just south of EC Row on May 15 and bought some merchandise.
Investigators say the same suspects attended another store in the area and bought electronics using more suspected counterfeit bills.
Windsor Police have released photos of three men believed to have used counterfeit U.S. $50 bills.
The investigation also revealed the suspects tried to return the items to several stores in the GTA.
Police are reminding the public, especially local business operators, to take the time to inspect cash transactions to ensure the legitimacy of the currency. Often times an offender will attempt to purchase a low-priced item with a large value counterfeit bill in the hopes of receiving legitimate change.
Helpful hints on how to detect counterfeit bills are also available online at https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/
Anyone with information is asked to contact Windsor police at 519-255-6700 ext. 4330, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
