Fake £50 notes reported in Tayside
A number of Ulster notes have been reported in recent days
You’re being urged to be on the lookout for counterfeit £50 notes – after reports they’re being circulated in Tayside.
These incidents happened in Kirriemuir, Forfar, Arbroath, Dundee, Stanley and Auchterarder in the last few days
Officers are keen to trace a man who is described as aged around mid twenties, spoke with an Irish accent, dark brown hair and a beard who was within Kirriemuir on the afternoon of Tuesday 18 July.
All retailers are advised to check all notes received, in particular Bank of Ulster £50 notes bearing serial number D1233901, and report any that do not appear to be genuine.
Anyone with any information that may be useful should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting CR/18856/17 or speak to any police officer. Alternatively information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111