Newtown, PA – During the late afternoon hours of Tuesday, June 23, officers from the Newtown Township Police Department responded to the Newtown Shopping Center following reports of a male passing counterfeit $100 and $20 bills at multiple businesses.

The investigation determined that several retail establishments accepted the counterfeit currency. Detectives have positively identified the suspect as Shane Degoat, a 29-year-old New York resident. An arrest warrant has been obtained.

Any business or individual who believes they may have received counterfeit currency from this individual is asked to contact Detective Frank Goodwin at 267-756-8066 or FrankG@newtownpa.gov.