Feb 09, 2023

Police: Kansas church lost $100,000 in debit card fraud

Posted Feb 09, 2023 3:01 PM
Terrazas-photo Finney Co.
Terrazas-photo Finney Co.

FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged identity theft and have a suspect in custody.

On January 31, 2023, the First Baptist Church, 1005 North 11th, in Garden City contacted police about an individual who had been using the church’s debit card, and the church was missing approximately $100,000.00.

During the investigation, police identified 36-year-old Manuel Terrazas  of Garden City as the suspect.

On Tuesday, police arrested Terrazas at the Finney County Law Enforcement Center and he is being held on requested charges that include 162 counts of Criminal Use of a Financial Card and 162 counts of Theft.