Suspect Wanted After Using Counterfeit Currency in Whitby

A male suspect is wanted after using counterfeit currency to make a purchase in Whitby.

On Monday, November 3, 2025, a male attended the Home Depot, located at 1700 Victoria Street East, in Whitby, and used counterfeit US currency bills to make a purchase.  The suspect later attended another Home Depot, located at 260 Kingston Road East, in Ajax, to return the purchased product for legitimate Canadian currency. 

The suspect is described as: male, White, approximately 30-35 years-old, with a thin build, short brown hair, and trimmed facial hair.  He was wearing a purple Bass Pro baseball hat, red/white letterman style jacket, dark-coloured pants, and black/white shoes.

Anyone who has any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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