The North Shore Local Area Command has advised ITC of the following:
Fake $100 Notes
Since Monday Morning 24th February 2019 the North Shore Local Area Command has received two reports of businesses in Lane Cove receiving fake $100 notes. Offenders will often go to a shopping centre or a location such as Lane Cove shops that has many different or independent businesses in close proximity to one another and distribute the fake notes as such there may be other fake notes sitting in the takings of local businesses or in circulation locally that we are yet to find out about.
The Police would like to remind all shop keepers and business owners to remain vigilant when handling cash and to know the signs and what to do if you receive one.
The RBA website has some good information for businesses and residents on how to spot a fake note here.
It is an offence to knowingly possess counterfeit banknotes. Suspect banknotes should be given to State or Federal police. It is important to note that counterfeits have no value – you will not be reimbursed. If they prove to be genuine banknotes, you will receive full value for them.
If you come across a banknote that you suspect is counterfeit:
- Handle the suspect banknote as little as possible and store it in an envelope.
- Note any relevant information, such as how it came into your possession.
- Report the matter immediately to State or Federal police.
You are well within your rights to refuse to accept a banknote if you have concerns about it.
Under no circumstances should you take actions that may jeopardise your safety or that of others.
Break Enter and Steal – Greenwich
Sometime between 9:00am and 5:00pm Tuesday 26th February unknown offender/s have broken into a home on Innes Road, Greenwich. The offender/s gained entry to the home by smashing through a locked door at the rear of the home.
Once inside the offenders made their way through several rooms of the property making off with items of jewellery along with defence force service medals belonging to the home owner.
Aggravated Break and Enter – Greenwich
About 3:30am Monday 25th February the residents of a home on Ulonga Avenue, Greenwich woke to sounds of their bedroom window opening. One of the home owners looked toward the window and saw a hand reaching through the flyscreen.
The home owner jumped out of bed and ran to the window where they spotted a male offender in the garden trying to hide from view. The home owner ran into the front yard of the property and saw the offender running down the street.
The offender is described as male 25-30 years old, Caucasian, medium build, 180cm tall wearing a white shirt and pants.
Police are asking for anyone that may have witnessed any suspicious activity at the stated locations during the given times and dates to please contact North Shore Police on 9414 8499 or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppers.com.au).
Car Break In
on Saturday 16th February a car was broken into on Burns Bay Road near Agora IGA between 12am and 9am.
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