Crime & Safety
Suspect Used Bogus $50 Bills In Cash Transfer At 7-11 In Middle Island: Police
Five were used to get an electronic transfer of $250 to his Cash App account, Suffolk police say.
MIDDLE ISLAND, NY — Detectives are investigating a suspect they say passed five counterfeit $50 bills at 7-Eleven in Middle Island on Oct. 31, Suffolk police said Tuesday.
Police say a man passed the bills to get an electronic transfer of $250 to his Cash App account at the Middle Country Road location.
In images from surveillance video, the man can be seen wearing light-colored pants, a white top, and black jacket.
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The 7th Squad in Shirley is investigating the crime as first-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.
Further details were not available.
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Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, using a mobile app, which can be downloaded through the App Store, or Google Play by searching P3 Tips,
Tips can also be submitted online at www.P3Tips.com.
All calls, text messages, and emails will be kept confidential, police said.
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