Counterfeit Money Won't Work At This Fast Food Joint

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4) - Police in Colorado Springs tracked down a man who allegedly threatened customers at a fast food restaurant Saturday morning.

The man reportedly ordered a large amount of food at a Burger King located in the 1700 block of East Platte Avenue and apparently tried to pay with counterfeit money. When workers refused, police say the man got violent -- pushing people, breaking cash registers, and threatening to kill people.

(credit: KKTV)

The man, identified as Elston Franklin, left before police arrived but they found him a block away.

According to police, Franklin tried to fight the officers, but was arrested after being Tased.

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