POLICE are warning shopkeepers to be on their guard after two men targeted shops in Wheathampstead High Street with counterfeit notes.

The pair visited shops and a pub between 12.30pm and 1.30pm on Thursday, June 20, each time paying with a forged Scottish £20 note. The first man is white, in his late teens, 5ft 6in tall and of skinny to medium build. The second man is white, blond, 5ft 6in tall and of medium build.

Call police on 01727 796002.

July 5, 2002 10:00