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Glen Rock NJ, local businesses in Glen Rock have been targeted by a group of men using counterfeit $100 bills, police say. The incidents, reported last week, involve multiple businesses, including a CVS, Catalano Coffee, and Rita’s Italian Ice.
$500 in Gift Cards Purchased with Fake Bills
Last Tuesday night, Glen Rock Police responded to a theft report at CVS around 10 p.m. Employees said a man had purchased $500 worth of gift cards using counterfeit $100 bills.
The Detective Bureau immediately began reviewing surveillance footage to identify the suspect.
Bogus Benjamins Strike Again
On Sunday, police received two additional reports of counterfeit $100 bills linked to three men:
- Catalano Coffee Incident
- Employees reported that on Wednesday morning, a man used a fake $100 bill to purchase coffee.
- Shortly after, two other men attempted to use counterfeit bills but were denied by staff.
- Rita’s Italian Ice Incident
- Just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, the owner of Rita’s Italian Ice contacted police.
- Police said the same three men who visited Catalano Coffee had used counterfeit money on Wednesday to buy Italian ice.
Ongoing Investigation
The Glen Rock Police Detective Bureau is actively investigating these cases. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage to track down the suspects and are urging local businesses to remain vigilant.
How to Spot a Counterfeit $100 Bill
To help businesses avoid becoming victims of counterfeit scams, here are some quick tips for verifying $100 bills:
- Feel the texture: Genuine bills have raised printing.
- Check the watermark: Hold the bill up to the light to spot a faint image of the figure depicted on the note.
- Inspect the security thread: Look for the embedded strip that runs vertically and glows under UV light.
Businesses in the Glen Rock area are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to local authorities.
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any description of the suspects?
oh never mind… we know when it isn’t reported
Gone are the days of counterfeit $20s ….
Must be Transient Inflation.
Glenrock is having fairlawn problems.