Fake £20`s

[Wildfuzz]

Police are warning the public to remain vigilant following further reports of fake Scottish £20 notes circulating in the area.

Businesses presented with the counterfeit money, include a shop in North Walsham, a newsagents, a tea room and a Public House in East Runton, a Public House in Sheringham, a newsagents and Public House in Matishall.

Officers have received the following descriptions of three males involved in the offence in Sheringham:-

1) White male, 18-20 years, black tracksuit with grey left leg, black baseball cap, black 'North Face' jacket.

2) White male, 18-20 years, black tracksuit with white stripe down the side of the leg, facial hair, short brown hair, black Adidas trainers.

3) White male, approximately 15 years, short brown hair, shorter than the other two, wearing a dark grey jacket.

It would appear males with similar descriptions are involved in the other offences. Officers would like to hear from anyone who may be able to identify the offenders using 101. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

PC Pete Davison, North Norfolk Engagement Officer said “fake notes can be hard to spot people should check the feel of the paper, the raised print, metallic thread and watermark; retailers should also continue to use UV detector lights and detector pens where available”.

It is a criminal offence to hold onto or pass on counterfeit notes. Notes should not be allowed to go back into circulation, they should be retained and the police contacted on 101 or 999 if considered an emergency.

Please share this message and let anyone you know who works in the service sector to be vigilant.

Thank you.

North Norfolk Police.

[brandenjg]

Good luck to anyone trying to use a fake Scottish note. Took me months to get someone to take a real Scottish £5 I had in my wallet.

[grendel]

we had a couple of small kids round our way trying to buy small items with one last weekend, the guy in maplins said that halfords warned them (next door shop) when they would not take it, one presumes the parents had sent the kids in to buy something small and get change.

[ranworthbreeze]

By all accounts the new five pound notes (plastic) were counterfeited within a week of being issued. yet another great idea by the mint!

Regards

Alan

[ScrumpyCheddar]

Put me down for £100 pounds worth he he he......

[TheQ]

Never had a problem ever using Scottish notes in or around the broads. But i might now

[Timbo]

Large amounts of fake 'Jockanese'  (oh I do miss BroadScot) notage were being passed around Gainsborough and Lincoln about a month ago following a spate of it in Doncaster. Locals recognise the pattern and suspects.