SALINE COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities in Saline County are investigating a suspect for alleged fraud to obtain cell phones.

On June 4, a man posing as Cody Beard opened a business account with Nex-Tech Wireless at the Central Mall in Salina. The man was able to obtain five Apple iPhone 7 Plus phones valued at $4,200, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

The identify theft was reported to authorities on June 9.

The suspect made contact with the store several days later and wanted to pick up an additional 19 phones.

After rescheduling several times the suspect agreed to a meeting. Capt. Forrester said a clerk identified the suspect when he pulled into the parking lot. Undercover officers met at the door.

Police arrested Adam Jacob Bible, 31, Derby on requested charges of forgery, theft by deception and possession of marijuana.

Law enforcement authorities in Wichita are also investigating the identity theft case. Capt. Forrester said they believe Bible obtained the identification in April by stealing it from a vehicle.

The five stolen iPhones were not recovered.