Police investigating after counterfeit money found at Bowen business
Police are investigating after counterfeit money was used at a business in the Whitsundays.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Police are investigating after a fake $50 note was found at a business in the Whitsundays.
Sergeant Stephen Smith in a media release revealed the counterfeit currency was found in Bowen on November 27.
He said a Powell St business was tallying the days takings when staff spotted a suspicious $50 note.
“Inspections of the note revealed a size and visual discrepancy,” Sergeant Smith said.
Police have since confirmed the note was a counterfeit, he said.
Residents and businesses are urged to show care when handling notes and report any suspicious circumstances as soon as possible.
If you have information about these fake notes phone Policelink on 131 444 or report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Mackay Whitsunday sexual offenders in court in 2024
From a mother who sexually exploited her four-year-old son for the promise of $10k, to a man who repeatedly raped his step daughter over three years, here are 13 sexual offenders who faced court in 2024.
‘Persons of interest’: Cops probe musician’s homicide
Mackay detectives are investigating two alleged homicides, the death of a local musician and a man who may have been attacked on Melbourne Cup day.