Recognize him? Suspect sought after counterfeit money used at hardware store

The Windsor Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a counterfeit currency scheme. (Source: WPS)

Windsor police are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a counterfeit currency scheme at a local hardware store.

The man allegedly used four fake $100 U.S. bills to purchase merchandise at a business in the 6600 block of Tecumseh Rd. E., receiving Canadian cash as change before leaving in a white sedan.

About an hour later, police say he attempted to pass six additional counterfeit $100 U.S. bills at a store in the 1900 block of Cabana Rd. E., but fled when staff identified the money as fake.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, 5’10” tall, and 160 lbs. At the time of the incidents, he was wearing an orange hard hat, green winter jacket, blue jeans, and dark shoes.

He is wanted on charges of fraud under $5,000 (x2), possession of counterfeit money (x2), uttering counterfeit money (x2), and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.