Thieves Using Counterfeit Cash, Stolen Checks in Manchester

Manchester police are investigating reports of counterfeit currency, stolen checks and a bad credit card.

Posted Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm CT|Updated Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 8:50 pm CT

The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.

Nov. 23: 14500 block Manchester Road

Counterfeiting: Two counterfeit $20 bills were used as currency at a local store according to police.

Nov. 27: 1200 block Holgate Drive

Stealing: Police are currently investigating after personal checks were stolen, forged and cashed.

Dec. 4: 700 block Stone Canyon Drive

Identity Theft: Detectives are investigating after a resident reported a credit card had been fraudulently opened in his name.

Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.

Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).

*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above reports.

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