Police are seeking public help to identify the two men pictured as part of an investigation into counterfeit $50 notes.

About 4.20pm yesterday two men entered the shop area of a petrol station on Main North Rd at Evanston and made separate purchases.

Both paid with $50 notes. The cashier later noticed these appeared to be counterfeit and contacted police.

The first man was described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 190cm tall with a skinny build and bleached blonde short hair.

Wearing a baseball cap, chain, dark coloured tank top, dark knee length shorts and sand shoes, he was sporting a short, wispy goatee-style beard and had tattoos on both forearms and the side of his neck.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 172cm tall, with a slim build (about 80kg), and brown hair.  He was wearing a dark coloured T-shirt, dark shorts and thongs.

Both men left the store on foot and it is unknown if they left the area in a vehicle.

Anyone who recognises the men is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to report online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au – you can remain anonymous.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has this helpful advice on how to spot a counterfeit banknote: http://banknotes.rba.gov.au/counterfeits.html

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