From Pennsylvania State Police
Troopers are alerting local businesses after several counterfeit US $100 bills were passed today in Indiana County.
Since approximately 3:00 p.m. today, members of the Troop A, Indiana Patrol Unit have been dispatched to four separate businesses in White Township after counterfeit US $100 bills were passed.
Those four businesses include: Advance Auto Parts (2085 Oakland Avenue), Aroma Joe’s, (2057 Oakland Avenue), AutoZone (2044 Oakland Avenue), and Harbor Freight Tools (2334 Oakland Avenue).
During the transactions, the suspect passed a counterfeit US $100 bill as payment for a low-value item or items.
Also this afternoon, counterfeit US $100 bills were attempted to be passed at Dunham’s Sports (2334 Oakland Avenue) and Kohl’s (2334 Oakland Avenue).
The suspect is described as a white, Hispanic male reported to be approximately 19-20 years of age. He was also reported to have facial tattoos.
Tips for identifying counterfeit currency can be found on the United States Secret Service website here.
Anyone with information is asked to immediately contact Troop A, Indiana at 724-357-1960.
For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit psp.pa.gov.
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