Police Seek Suspect After Counterfeit Bills Reported at Ajax Best Buy

On April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from Durham Regional Police West Division responded to a report of fraud in progress at the Best Buy located at 20 Kingston Road West in Ajax. According to police, a male suspect attempted to make a purchase using counterfeit Canadian $20 bills. The store employee became suspicious after noticing the unusual texture of the bills and that all bills showed the same serial number. The suspect left before officers arrived, leaving behind $240 in counterfeit bills.

Police have released a description of the suspect. He is described as a male, Middle Eastern, between 20 and 25 years old, of medium build, approximately 6'0" tall, with dark hair, a moustache, and a goatee. According to the information provided, he was wearing a grey tracksuit, white shoes, and was carrying a black side bag at the time of the incident. An image of the suspect is available on the Durham Regional Police Service website (www.drps.ca).

Durham Regional Police Service requests that anyone with information about this incident contact Detective Constable Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371. Police state that anonymous tips can also be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward, according to police.