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McDowell County Sheriff's Office
Wednesday May 9th, 2018 :: 09:48 a.m. EDT

Advisory

WANTED: Man who passed fake money at yard sale; was driving a small red truck; call 652-2237 or 65-CRIME with info; cash reward offered

A man passed a fake $50 bill at a yard sale over the weekend, and now authorities are on the hunt for him.
Robert Moore Jr., of Marion, reported that the suspect bought a $15 heater on Saturday, May 5 with the bogus cash, received $35 in change and left in this red truck, which Moore snapped a picture of.
The man is described as a white male in his mid-30s to 40s, who stands 6 feet tall and has a slender build, dark brown hair and a mustache and goatee. He was driving the small pickup truck with a dog, possibly a Jack Russell terrier, inside.
Anyone with information concerning the identity of the suspect is asked to call Detective Billie Brown at 652-2237 or McDowell County Crime Stoppers at 65-CRIME (652-7463). You can also text your tips to Crime Stoppers. Text MCDOWELLTIPS and your information to 274637 (CRIMES). With Crime Stoppers, your identity remains anonymous, and you could receive a cash reward.

Address/Location
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
593 Spaulding Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-2235

Richelle Bailey
McDowell County Sheriff's Office
[email protected]
828-652-2235

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