The Riley County Police Department is investigating a theft by deception case after a Randolph man was scammed by someone posing as a law enforcement officer.
Officers filed the report at approximately 8:35 p.m. June 24, 2026, in the 14000 block of Grandview Drive in Randolph.
A 36-year-old man was listed as the victim after it was reported he electronically sent $1,000 to an unknown suspect who claimed to be a police officer. The scammer allegedly told the victim payment was required because of an outstanding warrant.
