RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged identity theft and forgery in Manhattan.

Just after 2:30p.m. Thursday, police filed a report that included forgery, theft by deception and identity theft involving two from Manhattan and Commerce Bank as the victims, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

An unknown suspect fraudulently opened a bank account using the victim’s information. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $8,827.00, according to police.