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Counterfeit 100 dollar bills being circulated near Lake Wales

Apr 20, 2023
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO

CRIME: COUNTERFEIT MONEY
CRIME SCENE: DOLLAR GENERAL STORE-LAKE WALES (8655 SR 60 EAST)
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CASE #23-15765

On April 14th the female in these photos entered a Lake Wales Dollar General store and purchased about $43 worth of merchandise using a counterfeit $100 bill and got change back from the clerk. She then handed over another counterfeit $100 bill to load up a Cash App card. 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office would like to speak to the woman about those fake bills, but her identity is unknown.

If you recognize her, please contact Detective Roche at 863-298-6200 or at GRoche@PolkSheriff.org