Nov 13, 2024

RCPD investigating a pair of alleged computer crimes

Posted Nov 13, 2024 3:30 PM

RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a pair of computer crimes in Manhattan.

Just before 7a.m. Tuesday, officers filed a report of giving a worthless check and computer crimes in the 12000 block of Madison Road in Riley, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 Kansas State Bank reported a known subject passed fraudulent checks on three separate occasions. Total loss associated with this report is $3,037.

Just after noon Thursday police arrested 28-year-old Michael Steere of Manhattan in the 1000 block of S. Seth Child Road.  Steere is being held on a $6,000 bond on requested charges of identity theft and computer unlawful acts, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.