Southern Georgian OPP have arrested a Tay Township in relation to counterfeit $100 bills used at Midland-area retailers last month.
Police received several calls from Midland-area retailers in early October, including from a Huronia Mall retail outlet, where phony bills had been used to make in-store purchases. Officers then began an investigation into the passing of the $100 bills, which featured a similar design to the Canadian $100 bill.
As a result of their investigation, police have charged Tyler Handy, 40, for Uttering Counterfeit Money - contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance with conditions to appear before the Ontario before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on November 18.
The OPP advises retailers to be aware of these kinds of 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.
