The RCMP is recommending anyone who handles money to be vigilant when handling large bills after two suspects were caught on camera using counterfeit cash.
This comes after Selkirk RCMP received reports from local businesses that two individuals produced multiple suspicious $100 banknotes.
One of the suspects fled the scene after a cashier became suspicious and called the police. Luckily, this was after security cameras took an image of his face.
The counterfeit currency was seized and two of the three bills were found with the same serial number. The three bank notes also had a security feature that is found on a different denomination.
For anyone who thinks they have received counterfeit currency, contact your local RCMP.
For tips on how to spot counterfeit currency, please go to https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention/.
The Selkirk RCMP is asking for public assistance in finding the two suspects.
For anyone with information on either of these two suspects, please contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or submit an anonymous tip through crime stoppers at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
