Police searching for 3 suspects who used counterfeit $100 bill to buy lottery tickets in Auburndale

AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Officials say they are searching for three suspects who exchanged counterfeit money for lottery tickets at a Beverage Castle in Auburndale on Friday night.

According to the Auburndale Police Department, a dark gray compact 4-door Honda came in from the front drive-thru bay door at the store located at 605 Charlotte Rd. at 9:30 p.m.

Investigators say there were three unknown people in the car.

Courtesy: Auburndale Police Department

The driver's side rear passenger requested five Gold Rush Legacy lottery tickets valued at a total of $100, according to authorities. The police department says the passenger gave the store a $100 bill folded up as they were handed the tickets.

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Investigators say the store quickly noticed the counterfeit bill and as they attempted to confront the passenger, the car drove away.

One of the suspects is described as a white man with dark facial hair, prescription glasses, and tattoos on both arms and hands. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with blue shorts.

The driver is described as a white woman with dark hair and sunglasses on top of her head. She was smoking a cigarette and was last seen wearing a black tank top.

Police say the front passenger is unknown.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Patino at 863-965-5555 or by email at Cpatino@Auburndalefl.com.

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