Oct 17, 2024

RCPD investigating case of alleged $1,500 fraud

Posted Oct 17, 2024 2:25 PM

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating alleged theft by deception in Manhattan.

Just after 3:30p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report of theft by deception and making false information in the 1100 block of Vattier Street, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 31-year-old man when  reported a known subject fraudulently issued a lease to the victim and secured a deposit from him falsely. Total loss associated with this report is $1,500.