Llanelli Star

FAKE MONEY WARNING AT RETAIL PARK

- Christie Bannon @christieba­nnon_ christie.bannon@walesonlin­e.co.uk 01792 545522

FAKE £20 and £50 notes are being used throughout Llanelli, DyfedPowys Police have said.

A spokeswoma­n for the force said they had received 15 reports within a week of fake notes being used in Parc Trostre and the town centre.

Police have warned shoppers and businesses to remain vigilant when handling cash, and in particular £20 notes.

A spokeswoma­n for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “There have been around 15 reports to police in the past week and that is only the ones that police are made aware of.

“Reports have mainly come from shops at Trostre, but the town centre is also experienci­ng the issue.”

Businesses or shoppers with concerns about fake money being used have been urged to refuse the sale and contact the police.

A tweet from Llanelli’s neighbourh­ood policing team read: “Notice to shoppers and stores around the Llanelli area, there have been reports of fake notes circulatin­g Parc Trostre, ensure you check your money and be vigilant in reporting anything suspicious to us.”

■ Anyone with informatio­n is urged to contact the police on 101 or Crimestopp­ers anonymousl­y on 0800 555111.

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 ?? Pictures: Jonathan Myers ?? Police received 15 reports within a week of fake notes being used in Parc Trostre and Llanelli town centre.
Pictures: Jonathan Myers Police received 15 reports within a week of fake notes being used in Parc Trostre and Llanelli town centre.
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