Canton Police Seek Accused Shoplifters, Woman Who Used Fake Cash

CANTON, GA -- The Canton Police Department is asking the public to help them identify and track down the suspects involved in two separate incidents late last month at Walmart.

The first case, a shoplifting incident, was reported July 27 at the store on Riverstone Parkway. The two suspects, a man and woman, allegedly stole $229 worth of merchandise before fleeing the store, the agency said on its Facebook page.

The second case, reported around 8:11 p.m. July 31, involved a woman allegedly purchasing items from the store using counterfeit currency, the agency added (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

The subject was captured on surveillance camera leaving the big box retailer in a blue Ford Explorer or Expedition. According to police, the SUV was possibly utilizing a spare tire on its front passenger side.

Anyone with information about the counterfeit currency case is asked to contact Canton police at 770-720-4883 or kyle.smith@cantonga.gov. Residents who have details about the alleged shoplifters can reach out to Detective Tom Priest at 770 720-4883 or tom.priest@cantonga.gov.

Images via Canton Police Department