Paducah police searching for man who's accused of passing fake $100 bills | Crime

PADUCAH, KY (KFVS) - Police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of passing counterfeit $100 bills at two Paducah-area businesses.

A manager at Books-a-Million told detectives that a white man wearing a ball cap and camouflage jacket came into the store on January 6, shopped for about an hour and paid for merchandise with a $100 bill.

Detectives later examined the bill at Regions Bank and learned that another $100 bill with the same serial number had been passed at the Five Star convenience store at James Sanders Boulevard and Hinkleville Road.

The white male suspected of passing the bill at the Five Star was photographed by surveillance wearing a ball cap and camouflage jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Paducah Police Department at 270/444-8550 or Crime Stoppers at 443-TELL. Tipsters also may text their tips to “CRIMES” (274637) by entering “KyTips” followed by their information, or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website at westkycrimestoppers.info. Information leading to an arrest or indictment may result in a reward of up to $1,000.

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