By Michael P. Neufeld
Big Bear Lake, CA -Several Big Bear area businesses have been the victim of a short change scam initiated by a black male adult and possibly a black female adult.
Male Suspect (Contributed Photo)
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station has released several photographs in an effort to locate and apprehends the two suspects.
THE SCAM
Investigators report the suspect’s typical modus operandi is to hand a store clerk five (5) $20 bills, requesting that the clerk change them for a $100 bill.
Suspect walking in store. (Contributed Photo)
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station media advisory indicates that the suspect then walks away from the clerk, but quickly turns back with a $10 bill in hand and states he only received a $10 bill.
In most cases, the release reports, clerks have exchanged the $10 bill for another $100 bill.
SUSPECT INFORMATION
The male adult is reportedly in his mid-30′s with short black hair and roughly 6-feet tall and weighs between 200 and 225 pounds.
Suspect Vehicle (Contributed Photo
The suspect allegedly drives a red Ford Explorer with shiny chrome rims and paper license plates.
The female suspect — who has been seen in the identified vehicle — has curly red shoulder length hair.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Possible female suspect (Contributed Photo)
The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station encourages local business owners to immediately call (909) 866-0100 if the suspect or suspects are seen or has been in their store. (15)