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Police investigate after fake $100 bill used in Arthur

Incident occurred on July 30
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Police hope to identify a suspect after he used a counterfeit $100 bill at a business in Arthur on July 30, 2023

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On July 30, 2023, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported fraud at a retail business in Arthur.

It was reported that an individual made a purchase using a counterfeit $100 bill and then returned and attempted a second purchase with another fake bill. The individual was described as white, male, 20 to 30 years old, wearing a black graphic hoodie and white/red ball cap.

Wellington County OPP would like to identify the individual captured in surveillance.

Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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