NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY DETACHMENT
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Several calls have been received from Midland area retailers resulting in officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigating the passing of $100 bills which are similarly designed to the Canadian $100 bill.
Phony bills were used to make in-store purchases and although investigations are ongoing at this time, officers wish to advise area retailers to be aware of these incidents and to carefully inspect money being used, especially large bills.
Information on how to check and report suspected counterfeit money has been provided here.
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com if you have any information on this crime or any other crime.
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