Northamptonshire Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after fake cash was used to buy a mobile phone in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The incident took place in Jellicoe Close at approximately 9:00 PM on Sunday, 8 February 2026.
Officers believe the man used fake banknotes to pay for the phone during a private sale. This incident follows a rising trend of selling scams where criminals use fake plastic notes to trick people during in-person marketplace sales.
Local residents and people who were in the area are being asked to check their doorbell cameras or dashcam footage from that evening. Identifying the person in the image is an important step in helping the victim and preventing more crimes like this from happening in the town.
Anyone who recognises the man or has information about the incident should contact the police. When calling or messaging, please use the incident number 26000090250.
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