The Oromocto RCMP is seeking the public's help to identify a person of interest involved in an investigation into the use of counterfeit American money in Waasis, N.B.
On October 24, 2022, shortly after 9 a.m., a man entered a gas station on Nevers Road in Waasis, N.B., and used two counterfeit $20 American bills to make a purchase. The RCMP is releasing surveillance video photos of the individual in the hopes the public can help identify the man.
The individual is described as a man between 30 and 40 years old, with black hair, brown eyes, and a beard. He was wearing a grey hooded sweater, and black jacket at the time of the incident.
The RCMP is reminding local merchants and their employees to examine and verify any currency that is given to them, and to report any suspicious bills to their local police. For more information on detecting counterfeit bills and what to do if you receive one, visit the Bank of Canada's webpage about counterfeit prevention.
Anyone who recognizes the individual in the photo, or who has information that may help further the investigation, is asked to contact the Oromocto RCMP detachment at 506-357-4300. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.