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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Woman with prosthetic leg sought after passing phony bill at Wal-Mart

Two women, one of them with a prosthetic leg, are being sought by Sumter County sheriff’s deputies after allegedly passing phony $100 bills at Wal-Mart at Buffalo Ridge Plaza in The Villages.

The women entered the store on Aug. 5 and after spending the fake bills, walked to an awaiting vehicle in the south parking lot. The vehicle was a small passenger sedan silver in color possibly a Toyota Corolla. Both women appear to be in their 30s and one of the females has a distinctive gait as she has a prosthetic left leg.

These images of the women were captured on video surveillance.
These images of the women were captured on video surveillance.

Anyone with information in reference to this case or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Brad Wasson at (352) 569-1681 or to remain anonymous Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477)

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