Businesses throughout southeast Michigan, including the village of Dundee, have been getting an unwelcome surprise in the form of counterfeit $100 bills. The Dundee Police Department has issued a warning after discovering that counterfeit currency was used to make purchases at local fast-food restaurants, as reported by CBS News Detroit. Examples include a receipt from Subway on Tecumseh Street and another from Hungry Howie's on Cabelas Boulevard East, with both incidents involving the exchange of counterfeit $100 bills for goods and legitimate cash as change.
An ongoing investigation has revealed that at least two individuals are suspected to actively utilize counterfeit bills across different locations within the region. The Dundee Police Department has also recognized similarities to other counterfeit money reports in areas such as Saline, Highland Township, and Milford. The extensive nature of these incidents suggests an organized effort, prompting local authorities to closely examine and to quickly respond to this sophisticated scheme.
In a social media post obtained by us from the Dundee Police Department, local businesses and members of the Dundee Area Business Association (DABA) and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) were alerted to the situation. The suspect linked to the recent incidents has been described as a white male in his 40s driving a gray Toyota Tundra. The post stated, "Dundee PD is gathering video footage from the locations and will post and share on social media as soon as it becomes available."
Law enforcement is asking for the community's assistance to apprehend the suspect. Anyone with information related to these counterfeit activities is encouraged to to swiftly contact Village of Dundee Police Officer Brian Biegajski at [email protected]. Pictures and details will also be shared across social media platforms to increase public awareness and bolster the efforts to identify the individuals responsible for circulating the counterfeit bills.
