Yet another case of counterfeit currency has come to light in Durham, this time with two teen boys facing charges after using fake bills at two pet supply stores in Ajax and Whitby.
On Thursday, January 15, members of West Division responded to a fraud call at the Ren’s Pet Store located at 280 Kingston Road East in Ajax. The two teens entered the business and purchased a dog crate using counterfeit currency.
The suspects then attended a second Ren’s Pet Store location at 980 Taunton Road East in Whitby, where they returned the item in exchange for legitimate currency before purchasing an additional item using further counterfeit bills.
Later that evening, the suspects returned to the store in an attempt to refund the item again but were confronted by staff and fled the area.
In March 2026, both suspects surrendered themselves to police.
The suspects, a 15-year-old boy and a 16-year old boy both from Oshawa were released on an undertaking.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5371.