Sep 24, 2025

RCPD: Local restaurant lost $1,800 in fraud scheme

Posted Sep 24, 2025 2:30 PM

MANHATTAN, KAN. --Law enforcement are investigating alleged fraud at a restaurant in Manhattan.

Just before 2p.m. Tuesday,  officers filed a report of theft in the 600 block of Tuttle Creek Blvd in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. 

 Carlos O’Kelly’s and a 31-year-old woman reported an unknown suspect fraudulently took money as payment.

The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,800. Anyone with information, contact RCPD or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward up to $1,000.

Anyone with information about a crime can contact Crime Stoppers. Using Crime Stoppers allows you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.