Photo Courtesy: 100 Mile House RCMP

By Veronica Beltran with files from James Peters, CFJC Today

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Fake money has 100 Mile House Tim’s employees doing double-double take

Oct 14, 2020 | 1:52 PM

100 MILE HOUSE— RCMP say they are actively investigating the circulation of counterfeit money in 100 Mile House and surrounding areas.

100 Mile House RCMP say they received a report, on Sunday, Oct.11, of someone using counterfeit U.S. currency at a Tim Hortons in the area, on two separate occasions. On both of those occasions $50 American bills were used to make a purchase. In total the loss of the transactions is estimated at around $130.

The suspect is described as:

• white male;
• with a beard;
• wearing a red jacket, black ball cap and a black backpack.

The suspect was then seen leaving the premise in a white Chevrolet Uplander. RCMP say that it’s possible there were other occupants in the vehicle.

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100 Mile House RCMP are advising other businesses in the area to be aware counterfeit currency is being circulated and to be extra vigilant. Anyone with information is asked to contact 100 Mile House RCMP at 250-395-2456 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).