Counterfeit money found in Gardendale

The Secret Service Agency in Birmingham is conducting an investigation into counterfeit $20 bills that were spent at two Gardendale restaurants last week.

According to police reports, the bills were used at Krystal’s on Main Street and McDonald’s on Pecan Avenue. The Gardendale Police Department reportedly seized the bills and turned them over to the Secret Service. A spokesman with the agency verified the investigation, but offered no further comment.

North Jefferson News closed for Labor Day

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