CHINA, Texas — The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of using fake money to purchase lottery tickets.
On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, a man entered the Pricewise Store on Highway 90 in China.
Deputies say he bought lottery tickets with a $50 bill, which was later discovered to be a counterfeit, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
The man left the store and then entered the passenger side of a black SUV and left the area.
Deputies ask that anyone with any information related to the crime contact their office or Crime Stoppers.
From a Jefferson County Sheriff's Office news release:
The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office is asking for your help in identifying a suspect who passed counterfeit money. On 7/19/2023, an unknown white male entered the Pricewise Store on Hwy 90 in China, Texas. The subject purchased lottery tickets and paid with a fifty-dollar bill, which was later discovered to be a counterfeit. The male left the store, entered the passenger side of a black SUV and left the area. If you have information related to the crime contact Crime Stoppers at 409-833-TIPS (8477), log onto www.833tips.com or download the interactive P3 app. You will not be asked your name and you could be eligible for a cash reward.
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If you have information about a crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.
Call 833-TIPS (8477) or download the P3Tips App on your mobile device to submit your tip anonymously.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
