BPD searching for counterfeit money suspect

Posted on August 26, 2019
Bloomington Police said the suspect used the counterfeit money at several retail locations on Friday. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman who used counterfeit money.

Police said the woman used the fake money at three locations on Friday. Officers said the suspect is a black woman in her late 20’s, approximately 5’10”, a thin build and has long black hair. She was also described as having a tattoo on her upper right forearm and lightly discolored skin near her chin.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD at 309-820-8888, or if you wish to remain anonymous contact McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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