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Man Cashes $7,000 with Fake Checks

The fake checks cashed in Cumming and other Metro Atlanta cities are linked to an account at an Alabama jail.

The Tuscaloosa Sheriff's Office in Alabama is asking for your help in tracking down a suspect accused of cashing counterfeit checks. 

A man reportedly cashed checks at , Alpharetta, Lawrenceville, Woodstock, Cartersville, Kennesaw and Acworth. About 10 checks have been cashed for approximately $7,000.

The account numbers on the fake checks are those of an account belonging to the Tuscaloosa County Jail in Alabama.

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The suspect's image was captured by several security cameras at the Walmart stores. If you recognize the man in these photos, please contact Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office Investigators at 205-464-8646.

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