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Kamloops City
2025-03-13 11:40 PDT
File # 2025-6689/6694
Stores and residents are asked to be on the lookout for a suspect after three commercial locations were hit with fake currency this weekend.
On March 8 and 9, 2025, the Kamloops RCMP Detachment received reports involving counterfeit bills used at retail stores on the 900-block of Columbia Street West, the 500-block of Notre Dame Drive, and the 1000-block of Hillside Road, over a 24-hour period. The incidents are believed to be related and involved fake $20 polymer bills.
As part of the investigation so far, police have received a suspect image from the Notre Dame location and are releasing it in the hopes that someone will recognize the suspect and contact police, said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP Detachment spokesperson.
As part of the investigation so far, police have received a suspect image from the Notre Dame location and are releasing it in the hopes that someone will recognize the suspect and contact police,
View larger image: The suspect walks through a doorway wearing a dark Nike jacket and beige pants, while holding a black bag with white writing.
The suspect is described as:
The fake bills were seized by police and sent to the National Anti-Counterfeiting Bureau.
For more information on how to check currency and how to report suspected counterfeits, please visit Counterfeit prevention - Bank of Canada.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect, has dash camera footage that may have captured his movements, or more information, is asked to please contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2025-6694.
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Email: crystal.evelyn@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Website: kamloops.rcmp.ca
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