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Lloydminster, Alta – The Lloydminster RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) charged two individuals in the utterance of counterfeit currency at several businesses in Lloydminster.
Kevin Charles Ross Dewar (31), and Danielle Taylor Marie Greer (26), both of Grande Prairie, Alta, have each charged with:
- Uttering counterfeit money
- Possession of property obtained by crime
“This is a fine example of the great support the RCMP receives from the community,” says Corporal Lee Knelsen of the Lloydminster GIS Detachment. “Several businesses recognized the individuals, recognized the counterfeit money, and contacted the RCMP.”
Dewar and Greer are scheduled to appear in Lloydminster Provincial Court on Jan. 7, 2020.
Background:
Lloydminster RCMP investigating counterfeit currency
Lloydminster, Alta – The Lloydminster RCMP are investigating multiple files involving
counterfeit US and Canadian currency.
All Canadian currency shares the same security features:
- Raised ink on the large denomination in the corner;
- Raised ink on the words “Bank of Canada” and “Banque du Canada”;
- In the hologram look at the numbers that match the note’s value.
In addition, all US currency shares these security features:
- Hold the note to light to see an embedded thread running vertically to the right of the portrait. The thread is imprinted with a small US flag in an alternating pattern and is visible from both sides of the note. The thread grows yellow when illuminated by ultraviolet light.
- Tilt the note to see the denomination in the lower right corner on the front shift from copper to green.
“If you are ever in doubt, you can ask for another form of payment,” according to Corporal Lee Knelsen of the General Investigative Section. “Contact the RCMP when it is safe to do so, and have us secure the note. Do not put yourself in any danger.”
Lloydminster RCMP are seeking three persons of interest in relation to the utterance of counterfeit currency:
- Caucasian female with a circular ring in middle of lower lip and very visible blonde/blue hair, with a half crescent moon black tattoo on her right hand.
- Caucasian male with a larger build and red hair.
- Caucasian male with a sleeve-style tattoo on his left arm.
The individuals may be driving the following vehicles:
- Blue car with a small spoiler on the back – possibly with an SK licence plate
- White Chevrolet Truck with SK licence plate: 681LKJ
Lloydminster RCMP are asking the public's assistance for any information in relation to this incident. Please contact Lloydminster RCMP at 780-808-8400 or your local police if you have any information. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
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