Counterfeit bank note warning for Maidstone area

Kent Police is warning members of the public and retailers in Maidstone  to be alert for any Counterfeit bank note.

Officers received a report that a man tried to pass a suspected counterfeit bank note of £50 at a restaurant in Week Street on Tuesday 1 May. 

The staff declined to accept it and the man left in the direction of Maidstone East railway station.

Description

He is described as being white, of large build and with ginger hair.

Inspector Mark Hedges said:

‘Shopkeepers are advised to check the feel of the paper, the raised print, metallic strip and watermark.

‘Always use a UV light to check for authenticity if one is available.

‘If anyone suspects they have picked up a fake note they should not allow it to go back into circulation and any incidents should be reported immediately to Kent Police by calling 101.’

Anybody who has information that would help our investigations is asked to call Kent Police on 101.

Alternatively call Kent Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.’

For further information visit www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes

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