Sheriff's Dept. asking for public's help with stolen checks, cash investigation | Crime

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - The McCracken County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help with a an investigation into business checks and cash taken from a business.

According to the sheriff's department, on Oct. 15, JC Cates Construction reported several business checks (Regions Bank) and cash had been taken in a burglary. The business is located at 8765 Old Cairo Road and deputies say the business was entered by forcible entry. 

Deputies say the burglary possibly occurred the night of night of October 11 or the morning of the 12. They say on Friday, October 12, three Hispanic males cashed some of the checks at a Murray, Ky. bank. 

The McCracken County Sheriff’s Department asks that all banks and businesses in McCracken County and the surrounding areas, please be aware when accepting checks from JC Cates. Also, please attempt to identify the individuals and the vehicle(s) they are driving. 

The sheriff's department says it is believed this crime is possibly being committed by a large group of Hispanics throughout Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee and Missouri.

If anyone has information regarding the identity of the suspects, please contact the McCracken County Sheriff's Department at 444-4719, or contact Crimestoppers at 443-TELL. Anyone with information leading to the arrest and/or conviction may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

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