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State police need help to identify suspect in counterfeit incidents in Lower Macungie Township Feb. 17

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop M Fogelsville station needs help identifying a person who allegedly used counterfeit money for multiple purchases at retailers in Lower Macungie Township.

Authorities provided the following details in a news release dated Feb. 21:

At approximately 2:57 p.m. Feb. 17, state troopers responded to a business on Hamilton Boulevard, Lower Macungie Township, for a person who allegedly used a counterfeit $100 bill in a transaction at the business. An investigation determined the same person allegedly used counterfeit currency at three additional businesses and received money back during those transactions.

The transactions at the three businesses occurred between 2:30 and 3 p.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police Fogelsville.

The suspect was seen leaving the area in a sport utility vehicle painted a dark color and with heavily tinted side windows.

Anyone with information regarding the identification of the individual or information regarding these incidents may contact PSP Fogelsville at 610-395-1438.

Pennsylvania State Police need help identifying a suspect in several alleged counterfeiting incidents in Lower Macungie Township Feb. 17. The suspect allegedly left the area in a dark SUV with tinted windows. Photo courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police
The suspect allegedly left the area in a dark SUV with tinted windows.