Crime & Safety
Police Seeking Man Using Counterfeit Money At Patchogue Waldbaums
Man used the fake cash for a Western Union transcation, police said.
Police are searching for an unknown male suspect who allegedly used counterfeit money for a Western Union transaction at the Waldbaums supermarket at 440 West Sunrise Highway in North Patchogue.
According to police, the suspect entered the store on Sept. 29, 2012 at around 6:15 p.m. and used three fake $100 bills to complete the transaction.
Police describe the suspect as a black, average build man with short black hair last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and brown pants.
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Photos from surveillance cameras are in the media gallery.
The suspect is wanted by police for a grand larceny charge.
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Suffolk County Crime Stoppers are offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will remain confidential.
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