Bradenton PD searching for man who tried to buy lottery tickets with counterfeit bills

BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - We know that a $1 billion jackpot is appealing, but don’t commit a crime for a chance to win.

Bradenton Police are trying to identify a man who they say tried to buy lottery tickets at a gas station on 14th Street West. He attempted to pay with counterfeit $5 bills.

The man has been spotted riding a green women’s beach cruiser with a white seat. If you recognize him, contact Det. Gow (941) 932-9373 or jay.gow@bradentonpd.com.

🚨ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY 🚨This man tried to pay for lottery tickets, at a gas station on 14th St W, using fake $5 bills. He rides a green women's beach cruiser w/white seat. If you recognize him, contact Det. Gow (941) 932-9373 or jay.gow@bradentonpd.com pic.twitter.com/uQNf7lyT0M
— Bradenton Police (@BradentonPD) July 29, 2022