Cops: Freeport man attempts fraud in Bellmore

A Freeport man was arrested on March 7 at P.C. Richard & Son in Bellmore after trying to return products that he allegedly purchased with forged bills at the Greenvale P.C. Richard & Son.

On March 3, Jenkins David, 31, made a $790.90 purchase with eight $100 bills. After David left the Greenvale store, it was discovered that six of the bills were counterfeit. On March 4, David attempted to return the items to the P.C. Richard & Son in Bellmore. He was told that the store did not have enough cash on hand and to return at a later date. An internal investigation conducted by P.C. Richard & Son connected the two incidents, and David was told to return to the Bellmore store for his refund.

On March 7 at 11 a.m., David arrived at P.C. Richard & Son on Sunrise Highway, where he was arrested by U.S. Secret Service and Nassau County Crimes Against Property Squad detectives.

David was charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument.