Herkimer Police Asking For Help In Counterfeit Money Case

Herkimer Police is asking the public for information regarding the vehicle pictured above.

The vehicle was last seen in the area of Mohawk Street and South Caroline Street on Thursday, July 5th at approximately 3:30 pm. Police say a white male wearing dark shorts and shirt with a ball cap was in the front passenger seat and a white female wearing pink shorts and shirt with blonde hair was in the rear seat. They're allegedly asking people to break a $100 bill (which has colorful Asian markings) or purchasing small items and receiving a large amount of change in return.

If you have any information, you're asked to contact the Herkimer Police Department and ask for Ofc Crippen of Inv Manley.

Official Press Release From Herkimer Police Department:

We are currently investigating the passing of counterfeit currency within the Village of Herkimer. We are working in conjunction with the Ilion Police Department as they have received reports consistent with the incident in Herkimer. We are looking for information regarding this vehicle hich was in the area of Mohawk St and S Caroline St on Thursday, July 5th at approximately 3:30 pm (we realize the photo is not of the highest quality). There was a white male (dark shorts and shirt with a ball cap) in the front passenger seat and a white female (pink shorts and shirt) with blonde hair in the rear seat. They are asking people to break a $100 bill (which has colorful Asian markings) or purchasing small items and receiving a large amount of change in return. If you have any information, please contact the Herkimer Police Department and ask for Ofc Crippen of Inv Manley...