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Counterfeit bills passed in Alpharetta

By Andria Simmons
Oct 21, 2011

The same man passed two counterfeit $100 bills at different establishments on Wednesday, according to Alpharetta Police reports.

The first phony bill was passed at the AMC Movie theater at 7730 North Point Parkway. It was actually a washed $5 bill. The second -- also a washed $5 bill -- was passed at the Barnes & Noble bookstore at 7660 North Point Parkway.

The suspect was described as a black male of medium build wearing a denim hoodie and dark jogging pants.

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