{"id":314331,"date":"2026-08-05T14:48:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/314331\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:48:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:48:11","slug":"new-york-police-hunt-suspect-accused-of-using-fake-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/314331\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Police Hunt Suspect Accused Of Using Fake Money"},"content":{"rendered":"

Police say one person has been targeting New York stores with fake money, and now investigators need the public’s help finding him.<\/p>\n

New York State Police is asking for help after fake money was used at multiple retail locations.<\/p>\n

Counterfeit 100 Dollar Bills Hit Multiple Dollar General Stores In New York\"NYSP\"NYSPNYSP<\/p>\n

Police say counterfeit $100 bills were used at multiple retail locations and believe the same person is using the fake money.<\/p>\n

On July 25, New York State Police responded to a Dollar General for a report of counterfeit currency. Police say an unknown person requested that $500 be loaded onto an online gift card account. He provided five $100 bills as payment.<\/p>\n

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After the transaction was completed and the person left the store, an employee noticed that two of the bills had identical serial numbers.<\/p>\n

State Police Need Your Help\"NYSP\"NYSPNYSP<\/p>\n

Upon further examination, it was determined that all five bills were counterfeit.<\/p>\n

“Further investigation has determined that the same unidentified individual has targeted multiple Dollar General stores,” New York State Police said.<\/p>\n

A similar incident involving the same suspect occurred at a different Dollar General in the city of Watertown.<\/p>\n

Days later, the same suspect entered another Dollar General in New York and tried the same scheme. However, this time the transaction was declined and reported to State Police.<\/p>\n

Key Info For Suspect\"NYSP\"NYSPNYSP<\/p>\n

According to New York State Police, the suspect is described as a black man approximately 20 to 30 years old, standing between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall, with a slim build.<\/p>\n

At the time of the incidents, he was wearing a black durag, white tank top, black sweatpants, and red sneakers. He is believed to be driving a gray four-door sedan.<\/p>\n

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Anyone with information regarding this investigation or who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact the New York State Police at (315) 782-2112 and reference case NY2600915189.<\/p>\n

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