Storm Lake, IA (KICD)– The Storm Lake Police Department is asking for assistance in an alleged check fraud case

Officers were called to a local business shortly after 12:30 Friday afternoon to a report of suspicious activity involving the possible fraud with the suspects having fled before police arrived moments later.

An investigation at the scene alleges the scheme involves as many as 10-15 Hispanic males who presented payroll checks written on a fictitious account and were able to obtain nearly 10 thousand dollars in cash before fleeing leaving in multiple vehicles.

Police belive the subjects orchestrated the scheme throughout Northwest Iowa. Security photos provided by law enforcement can be found on our website and anyone with information is asked to contact the Storm Lake Police Department at 732-8010.