Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in identifying two individuals connected to a counterfeit money incident in Meaford.
On Saturday, July 2, just after midnight, two unknown individuals went into the Circle K store in Meaford and attempted to make purchases using counterfeit $20 bills. The store clerk identified the bills as fake and refused the transaction.
The individuals then paid using real currency. At this time, it is unknown whether the individuals were aware that the bills were counterfeit. The investigation is ongoing, and officers are working to identify those involved.
If you have any information, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
Please reference file number E250886135.
Grey Bruce OPP reminds all businesses to stay alert when handling cash and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
For tips on how to spot counterfeit bills, visit the Bank of Canada’s website: https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/
