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Assault investigation leads police to potentially stolen vintage money

Police are encouraging members of the public who may be collectors of vintage Canadian currency to check the status of their collections
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Police are seeking the owners of this vintage currency. Photo supplied by Niagara Regional Police
NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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In early April of 2020, officers from the 3 District – Welland office of the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) arrested a 34-year-old man of no fixed address in Pelham after an assault investigation.

When the 34-year-old man was arrested he was found to be in possession of a collection of vintage Canadian currency (bills). The male is known to the NRPS and has ties around the Niagara Region.

Three District detectives have seized the vintage currency for further investigation into its ownership. 

Members of the public who may be collectors of vintage Canadian currency are asked to check the status of their collections.

Members of the public who may have information as to the ownership of the currency are asked to contact Detective Constable Kelly Gerrie at [email protected]  or extension 9219.

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