Police investigating counterfeit money use at Burford businesses

Brant County police are looking into two reports of counterfeit money being used at businesses on King Street in Burford, ON, just outside Brantford.

Investigators say a man entered a business around 1:06 p.m. on Feb. 22 and used a counterfeit $100 bill to buy a pack of cigarettes.

He received approximately $75 in change before attempting to break another $100 bill, but the cashier refused.

Police describe the man as being white, approximately 50 years old, with a grey beard.

He was wearing a black jacket with “Home Hardware” on it, a black “CAT” baseball cap, tan pants and glasses.

Later the same evening, a second man entered another business in the area and used a counterfeit bill to buy food. He received $90 in change.

This suspect is described as a white man, around 25-35 years old, wearing a black hat, beige jacket, grey jogging pants and tan-coloured shoes.

Witnesses said they saw a large quantity of $100 bills in his wallet.

Investigators believe the two men are working together.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Brant OPP at 519-442-2242

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