Police seek ID of man wanted in counterfeit case

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On May 27, a man in his mid-40s purchased items from a Hilo store using counterfeit money. The incident was captured on video surveillance cameras.

On May 27, a man in his mid-40s purchased items from a Hilo store using counterfeit money. The incident was captured on video surveillance cameras.

The man is described as Caucasian, 6-feet tall with a thin build and sandy brown hair. He walks with a noticeable limp and has a large oblong scar on one of his calves.

Police ask anyone who knows who he is to call the police department’s nonemergency line at 935-3311 or Officer Joshua Gouveia at 961-2213.

Those who prefer to remain anonymous may call the island wide Crime Stoppers number at 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers doesn’t record calls or subscribe to caller ID.