Just before 11 a.m., the suspect handed a cashier a counterfeit bill, before leaving the scene, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Soon after the incident, officers located the suspect at nearby Jersey Mike's and the suspect attempted to flee from police, authorities said.
After a brief foot chase, police located the suspect hiding in a parking lot and though he resisted his arrest, officers used a mace-like spray to take him into custody, law enforcement said.
No further information was given about the identity of the suspect or potential charges.
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