Desoto County News

Police seek suspect passing counterfeit money

Southaven police continue to search for a suspect who passed a counterfeit $100 bill at a local convenience store back in late September.   

On Sept. 29, at about 9 a.m., officers responded to the Circle K gas station at 1630 Mississippi Valley Blvd. in reference to counterfeit money. The manager stated that her night shift employee had received a counterfeit $100.00 bill.

Officers were able to obtain security footage that showed the suspect, a Hispanic male entering the store and purchasing 2 packs of Kool cigarettes and also pre-paid for $50 in gas with a counterfeit $100.

Police are now asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 662-393-8652 or email tips@southaven.org.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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