Counterfeit bills being passed in Dalton

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DALTON (WRCB) - The Dalton Police Department is looking into counterfeit 100 dollar bills.

The money is being passed at area businesses.

In three cases, the bills "marked" correctly when checked with a counterfeit marker.

Not much is known about the suspect except he is described as a slim black male standing about 5-foot' 9, with braided hair.

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