Identities wanted in counterfeit cash investigation

Photos and security video of fake cash and suspects wanted at local stores. CTV’s Melanie Kentner has more in the Crime Stoppers report.

The Windsor Police Service would like help identifying two suspects wanted in a counterfeit currency investigation.

According to the WPS, a man and woman went into three retail stores in Windsor on Jan. 9 and Jan. 10. While in the stores, the suspects allegedly used more than $5,000 in counterfeit American $50 bills to buy items, getting Canadian money as change.

The total value of money and merchandise was more than $5,900.

Officers believe the suspects were driving a white SUV, potentially a Volkswagen Atlas or Tiguan.

Anyone with information or who can identify the suspects is asked to contact the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4330.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or online.