Four people were taken into police custody on Wednesday after they allegedly attempted to cash a stolen cheque at a business establishment on Lower All Saints Road.

The arrests followed the swift actions of a vigilant business owner, whose suspicions were raised while processing the transaction.

According to police, the suspects allegedly presented a cheque that had reportedly been stolen in an attempt to obtain funds. Sensing that something was amiss, the business owner immediately contacted the police before completing the transaction.

Officers responded promptly and detained all four individuals at the scene. They remain in custody as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged fraud.

Police have not released the identities of the suspects, and no charges had been announced up to the time of publication.

The incident has prompted the Police Administration to renew its appeal for businesses and financial institutions to remain vigilant when handling financial transactions involving cheques and other negotiable instruments.

Authorities are urging business owners and employees to carefully verify the authenticity of cheques, confirm the identity of anyone presenting them, and report any suspicious activity to the police without delay.

Investigators are continuing their inquiries to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud and whether additional offences may have been committed.