The Houston Police Department has recently received two reports of fake money that was received at community businesses.
HPD Sgt. Tim Ceplina on Saturday investigated a fake five that was received at Dollar General, and Chief Jim McNiell said a phony 20 appeared Monday in Town and County Supermarket’s weekend bank deposit.
“I know businesses sometimes get busy, but I encourage business owners and employees to always be careful when taking in cash,” McNiell said. “Even if it’s busy, slow down a little and look at the money you’re handed. If it looks even the least bit strange, use your counterfeit detection pen on it and you might avoid a problem and save some money at the same time.”
The HPD’s phone number is 417-967-3348.