Counterfeit bills in Ponca City

Ponca City Now - August 25, 2016 5:04 pm

From the Ponca City Police Department:

Two local banks receiving local business deposits containing counterfeit $100 bills have been reported recently.

On Aug. 13, an officer responded to Eastman National Bank. The bank had received a counterfeit $100 bill from a local business. This morning, an officer was called to RCB North. The bank had received two counterfeit $100 bills that were in deposits from two more local businesses.

These are relatively high quality prints, but the serial numbers on all the counterfeit $100 bills seized so far are have all been the same.

Anyone wishing to send an anonymous tip online regarding the identity of anyone passing these or being in possession of any of these counterfeit bills, or any other crime, can access the link at www.poncacityok.gov. Click on the Crime stoppers link on the home page, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information or you can text PCPD plus your message to CRIMES (274637) from your cell phone. If you want to phone in a tip, the number is still (580)762-5100. As always, you will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

 

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