ACADIA PARISH, La. ( KLFY ) — The Crowley Police Department needs help identifying a suspect in an alleged counterfeit check scheme, according to Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish.

According to a news release, a business in Crowley issued a check for payment to a vendor. By unknown means, the check somehow made it into the hands of a man who allegedly duplicated signatures and other information.

Authorities said the suspect attempted to deposit a counterfeit check into a bank account at a Lafayette bank by using an ATM.

This story continues below the video. Watch the video for photos of the suspect.

The suspect is described as a Black male with a thin build. He is believed to be in his late teens to mid-twenties. Authorities said the suspect is seen in ATM video wearing a red Los Angeles Angels baseball cap and a black sweatshirt with red writing.

If you have any information regarding this crime, you are urged to call the tips line at 789-TIPS or download our P3 app on your mobile device to report your tip. All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.

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