GIPD investigates open fraud case in unpaid for Eakes products

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- The Grand Island Police Department is investigating a fraud situation reported by Eakes Office Plus.

GIPD said the time frame of the incident was between May 31 and Sept. 23.

Eakes reported a possible fraudulent company set up online ordering with them and purchased a large amount of products.

GIPD Capt. Jim Duering told News Channel Nebraska that the order was a little over $47,000 worth of office equipment.

Duering said a shell company with a fictitious address was created.

Police said those products were shipped, but no payments were made for the products. 

The products were shipped out of state. 

GIPD said this is an ongoing investigation.