The Oxford Police Department reported three counts of counterfeit money being used last week.
Two reports were from the Oxford Commons Malco Theater and the third was from Larson’s Cash Saver, a local grocery store.
According to OPD Lt. Chris Case, the suspect used a fake $100 bill, which had a fake serial number on it, at the movie theater and at Larson’s Cash Saver.
“We have video of a middle-age, slender black male who appears to be our suspect both at the theater and at Larson’s,” Case said. “However, we have not identified him yet.”
Brent Larson, the co-owner of Cash Saver, said this is not the first time someone has tried to use counterfeit cash to purchase something.
“People will try to pass it up as much as they can, especially this time of year, when money gets tight,” he said.
“We call the police department to come down and pick it up. We try and find the person on tape and try to get the face recognition on him. We try to match a name with a face or try and find somebody who knows him,” Larson said.
Law enforcement has made no arrests in either investigation so far.
The manager at the Malco Theater declined to comment due to the fact that it is an ongoing investigation.
“We have other people and agencies working to try and get this guy as well,” Case said.
If you have any information on these crimes, contact OPD.
In an unrelated case earlier this year, a man was caught on camera purchasing drinks using counterfeit bills at The Levee Bar and Grill. An arrest was made, and the case has been closed.
