MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Kroger in Millington closed early on Thursday after counterfeit bills were found placed in different locations throughout the store, according to the City of Millington.

The city announced in a statement that employees had found the counterfeit bills.

Public safety officials told the store's management to temporarily close the store to investigate for any potentially harmful substances.

The store has been temporarily closed since 5 p.m. for a thorough investigation of the counterfeit bills.

The City of Millington said there is no confirmed threat to the public, and the Millington Fire Department, the Millington Police Department, the Shelby County Fire Department, and the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

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