Three New York residents were arrested Friday for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money in the Eaglewood Plaza.

An employee of one of the stores called police at around 6:30 p.m. and told them there were people passing fake $20 bills there.

Police searched and eventually found the suspects and pulled them over nearby.

Moises Francisco, 22, of Wingsdale, N.Y.; Patrick Zare, 23, of 11243 Colfax St., Queens, N.Y.; and Demi Palao, 19, of 11038 55th Ave., New York, N.Y., were charged with passing counterfeit notes, conspiracy and receiving stolen property.

Also in North Andover police news...

The following are excepts from the North Andover Police log.

Friday, Aug. 24

At 1:43 p.m., Kohl's reported a shoplifter. Berta Soto-Trinidad, 27, of 136 Exchange St., Lawrence, was arrested for shoplifting.

Saturday, Aug. 25

At 12:21 a.m., there was a fire at Thomson Brothers on Hold Road. Check out the complete story here.

At 10:53 a.m., a realtor reported that someone had broken into a house on Johnson Street and stole the copper.

Sunday, Aug. 26

At 7:02 a.m., Pier 1 Imports reported that someone had broken into the store overnight.

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