Five arrested for trying to pass counterfeit American currency at Longos on Fairview.

Crime 100By Staff

February 3rd, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

Burlington – On Monday February 1st 2016 at 8:30pm the Halton Regional Police Service were alerted by staff at Longo’s located at 1225 Fairview St., to four individuals who attempted to make purchases in the store using multiple American counterfeit bills. The staff in the store became suspicious of the poor quality bills, denied service and contacted the police.

The four individuals exited the grocery store and fled to a waiting vehicle outside. The vehicle was subsequently stopped by police a short distance from the store, two adults and 3 young persons in the vehicle were arrested.

A quantity of counterfeit American currency, gift cards, stolen property and a small quantity of marihuana was located in the vehicle.
Charged:

Sicetus Olusola AKHINAGBA 18yrs of Brampton was charged with Fraud under $5000, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Possession of Counterfeit Currency, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Obstruct Police. Akhinagba is to appear in Milton Provincial Court for a Bail Hearing on February 2nd 2016

Desiree DU CARMEN-PHELEMBA 18yrs of Toronto was charged with Fraud under $5000, Possession of Property Obtained by crime, Possession of Counterfeit Currency, Utter Counterfeit Currency and Possession of a Controlled Substance. DU CARMEN-PHELEMBA is to appear in Milton Provincial Court on March 9th 2016.

Three other individuals under the age of 18yrs were charged with various offences and released.

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