A warning has been issued after counterfeit notes were discovered in Inverness.
Police Scotland are urging the public, especially those who are employed in shops or who regularly handle cash, to be extra aware following several incidents where the notes were used in the Highland capital and Nairn.
Detective Constable Gregg MacDonald said: “Recently police have received a number of reports of counterfeit banknotes being used in the Inverness and Nairn areas in recent weeks.
“These include First Trust Bank £50 notes which bear the serial number AA294395. These are being tendered for low cost items in shops in the Highlands and later being found to be counterfeit currency.
“Police are advising those members of the public who are dealing with cash sales to bear this in mind and check high value banknotes before giving change.
“Anyone who deliberately uses counterfeit currency is committing crime and we will investigate all instances reported to us.
“We are keen to identify and speak with a male described as being white, 25-30 years old, about 5ft 10in tall, medium build, short brown hair, thick Irish accent with distinctive tattoos on his arms and neck.”
Anyone who has any information about those using the counterfeit banknotes or wishes to report having received one should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
