Man passing counterfeit money for store purchase.

Sedona AZ (October 14, 2018) – On October 13, 2018, around 7:30 in the evening, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Family Dollar store on East Hitching Post Way, Cordes Lakes, AZ. The reporting party told deputies that a man and woman came into the store around 6:30 p.m., shopped, and paid cash for their items at the register with counterfeit $100 bills.

The couple (see photos) was captured on the store surveillance camera footage.

The male was described as Caucasian, about 6 feet tall, grey buzzed hair, a goatee, and wearing a black jacket. The female was described as dark skinned, approximately 5’5″ with black hair bleached blond and shoulder length, wearing a black shirt and black athletic pants. They made separate transactions at the register, each paying with a fraudulent $100 bill. The register employee was unsure of the authenticity of the currency initially until review by a supervisor confirmed the bills as counterfeit.

Woman passing counterfeit money for store purchase.

YCSO deputies also affirmed the bills were counterfeit based on several missing security features.

The female suspect told the Family Dollar clerk they were from Phoenix and heading toward Prescott Valley. Both suspects can be seen on camera with multiple hundred dollar bills in their wallets. The suspects vehicle was not seen.

If anyone has seen or has information about the identity and/or whereabouts of these two suspects, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260. You also may report a tip anonymously to Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

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