Police warning of counterfeit money in circulation in Inverness

Police have issued a warning to shops about counterfeit money in circulation in Inverness.

It comes after two youngsters used suspected fake £50 notes to pay for low-priced items in a city shop.

The incident happened at the Co-op in Wester Inshes at about 5pm on Wednesday, April 5.

The two youngsters separately bought items worth no more than £5 and paid with Bank of England marked £50 notes.

One of the boys is described as being about 12, of slim build and standing about 5ft 3in.

He had short brown hair and was wearing a dark grey jacket and jeans.

The second is thought to be about 15 or 16 and also of slim build.

He had short brown hair and was wearing a grey Adidas fleece jacket.

A police spokesman said: “If anyone has any information regarding these males or any similar incidents then please contact Police Scotland on 101.”