Businesses warned as counterfeit cash circulates Alice Springs
POLICE are investigating three separate incidents in which counterfeit money was used or attempted to be used at local supermarkets
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NORTHERN Territory Police is seeking public assistance to identify two men and a woman believed to be able to assist in relation to numerous incidents involving counterfeit money.
Police are investigating three separate incidents in which counterfeit $100 notes were used or attempted to be used to pay for goods at local supermarkets in Alice Springs.
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About 10am on Friday December 11, it is alleged a man used a counterfeit $100 note to purchase cigarettes at a local supermarket in Larapinta.
A woman allegedly attempted to use the fake money at the same supermarket later that day, and another man allegedly tried to use the cash at a supermarket in East Side on Saturday December 12.
Police are calling for public assistance to identify two men and a woman (pictured) captured on CCTV, who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.
If you know the identities of these individuals, please contact police on 131 444 or report it anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Local businesses are urged to be vigilant when handling cash and report any unusual transactions or currency to local police.
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