SALINA — The Salina Police Department continues to investigate reports of counterfeit money being passed at area businesses.
Capt. Mike Sweeney said the latest reports of funny money being used occurred between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Monday, when a middle-aged white female with two small children used a phony $20 bill at Pretzel Maker in Central Mall.
Then, between 5 and 6 p.m., a white male — with a slim build and wearing a hardhat — used five bogus $10 bills to purchase items at Kwik Shop at 2003 S. Ohio.
A counterfeit $100 bill was found in a bank deposit from the Casey’s at 500 N. Ohio on Tuesday. It’s believed it was passed on July 25.
Sweeney is encouraging businesses to educate their employees on how to spot counterfeit bills by looking for the security strips, watermarks and the feel of the bill.