Updated: Police probe separate counterfeit incidents

Police would like to speak with the man in the red shirt. (Surveillance image)

ROCHESTER - Rochester Police are on the hunt for a man who tried to pass counterfeit money at a Rochester business earlier this month.

The person in question tried to pass a $20 at Signal Street Variety Store on the morning of July 8, said Rochester Police Sgt. Mike Brinkman today.

Another counterfeiter tried to pass a bogus bill at McDonald’s within the past two weeks, Brinkman said, adding that the fast food restaurant identified the cash as counterfeit due to its feel. He wasn’t sure if the Signal Street incident was foiled due to the feel of the bills or a pen scan, which is often used to validate currency.

The two incidents have not been determined to be related, Brinkman said. 

The Rochester Police are asking anyone who may have information that could assist with this investigation, to contact Officer Leccacorvi at 330-7128. You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.