Man Tried To Use Fake $100 Bill To Buy Cigarettes At LI Store

NESCONSET, NY - Suffolk Police are seeking the man who tried to use counterfeit currency at a Nesconset business last month.

The man attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill to purchase cigarettes at Handy Pantry on 279 Smithtown Boulevard on November 15 at 12:15 p.m.

Employees informed the man the bill was fake and he fled in a 1996 to 1999 green Jeep Cherokee with an aftermarket metal rack affixed to the rear trailer hitch.

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your message to “CRIMES” (274637) or by email at www.tipsubmit.com.

All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.

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