RCMP are sharing images of two people suspected of circulating phony $50 bills in Trail.
Police say in the first incident Monday afternoon, a counterfeit bill was used at a business in the 1500 block of Second Avenue.
Surveillance footage caught a man (seen above) handing the bill to an employee. He’s white, with brown hair, a beard, mustache, and was wearing a camoflage coat and carrying a green re-useable shopping bag.
The counterfeit bill had the serial number AHU5885903.
That evening, another bill with the same serial number was passed, also in the 1500 block of Second Avenue.
The woman (seen below) is suspected to have handed to a clerk is white, in her 20s, with long block hair and wearing a blue jacket, green short, camoflage pants, white shoes, and carrying a rain jacket.
Police want to hear from anyone who recognizes either suspect.
“These counterfeits are sophisticated and could easily pass for legitimate currency,” Sgt. Mike Wicentowich said.
“We continue to encourage business to check for security features on high valued denominations like $50 and $100 to ensure they are authentic before accepting them as payment.”
Police previously reported on phony bills being passed which were only caught upon deposit at a bank.
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