Glendale, CA — A swift and focused investigation by the Glendale Police Department resulted in the identification and arrest of two suspects responsible for passing counterfeit U.S. currency at multiple In-N-Out Burger locations across Southern California.

Following a reported incident on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at an In-N-Out restaurant in Glendale, detectives quickly determined the crime was part of a broader pattern targeting In-N-Out locations throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Investigators learned that the suspects had successfully victimized approximately a dozen restaurants by using counterfeit bills, resulting in financial losses and operational disruptions to the businesses.

Through timely follow-up and coordination with In-N-Out’s security team, video footage, and search warrants, Glendale detectives were able to identify 24-year-old Auriona Lewis of Long Beach and 26-year-old Tatiyanna Foster of Long Beach as the two primary suspects. Lewis and Foster were linked to the Glendale incident, as well as similar cases at other locations.

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, Glendale Police Financial Crime Detectives, K9 Officers, and a U.S. Marshals Task Force collectively located and arrested Auriona Lewis in Palmdale. Lewis was found to be in possession of counterfeit bills matching those used in the Glendale incident, along with numerous gift cards and transaction receipts believed to be connected to similar fraudulent activity. The second suspect, Tatiyanna Foster, was later arrested and taken into custody on Monday, December 15, 2025, when she appeared at the Glendale Police Department.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Lewis with felony counterfeiting and grand theft, while Foster’s case is pending her appearance in court later this month.

This case underscores the importance of taking financial crimes seriously, regardless of dollar amount. Counterfeit currency schemes directly impact local businesses and employees, and swift investigative action helped stop ongoing criminal activity and prevent further victimization.

The Glendale Police Department encourages businesses to promptly report suspected counterfeit currency incidents, as timely reporting can be critical in identifying patterns and holding offenders accountable.

Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to contact the Glendale Police Department at (818) 548-4840.

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About the Glendale Police Department
Established in 1906, the Glendale Police Department is a full-service police department with approximately 450 total staff members, including nearly 300 sworn police officers. The Glendale Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services through proactive policing, professionalism, and community partnerships.

Assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Investigations Bureau, Narcotics, SWAT, Motorcycles, K-9, School Resource Officer, Custody, Dispatch, and Air Support. Police Department responsibilities include 9-1-1 emergency response, proactive law enforcement, traffic enforcement and collision investigation, crime investigation and case preparation, community and school policing, and administration of the city jail facility.
For more information, visit GlendaleCA.gov/Police or follow @GlendalePoliceDept on Instagram and @GlendalePD on Facebook and X.

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About Glendale:
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. Visit GlendaleCA.gov for more information and follow us on social media @MyGlendale.