Police said that the counterfeit bills were passed at businesses located on Main Street, Governor Street, Bailey Avenue and Catoonah Street. All the incidents took place on Friday, Jan. 5 between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
In all five incidents, the suspect bought an item valued at $30 or less, and paid using a counterfeit $100 bill, police said.
New Canaan police said the suspect shown in the Ridgefield photo is also a suspect in an incident in New Canaan at about 3 p.m. the same day, Friday, Jan. 5.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ridgefield Police Department Detective Division at 203-431-2794.
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