POLICE – Counterfeit bills passed at three Kamloops businesses

Stores and residents are asked to be on the lookout for a suspect after three commercial locations were hit with fake currency this past weekend.

On March 8 and 9, 2025, Kamloops RCMP received reports involving counterfeit bills used at retail stores on the 900-block of Columbia Street West, the 500-block of Notre Dame Drive, and the 1000-block of Hillside Road, over a 24-hour period. The incidents are believed to be related and involved fake $20 polymer bills.

“As part of the investigation so far, police have received a suspect image from the Notre Dame location and are releasing it in the hopes that someone will recognize the suspect and contact police,” said Cpl. Crystal Evelyn.

The suspect is described as:

• Caucasian male
• 6’
• 180 lbs
• Brown hair
• Brown short beard
• Wearing a surgical mask

The fake bills were seized by police and sent to the National Anti-Counterfeiting Bureau.

For more information on how to check currency and how to report suspected counterfeits, please visit  Counterfeit prevention – Bank of Canada.

Anyone who recognizes the suspect, has dash camera footage that may have captured his movements, or more information, is asked to contact the Kamloops RCMP Detachment at 250-828-3000 and reference file 2025-6694.