FORGED £5 and £10 notes are circulating in south Durham, police warned last night.
The photocopies have been passed through shops and bank cash machines in Newton Aycliffe and Shildon.
The £10 notes all have the serial number EA 61934506, and the £5 are numbered JD 58474179.
Police urged shoppers to check their change. Anyone with information is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe police station by calling (01325) 314401.
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