Mar 22, 2021

Kansas man accused of using fake $100 bill

Posted Mar 22, 2021 9:00 PM
Lynch photo Atchison Co.
Lynch photo Atchison Co.

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating alleged counterfeiting in northeast Kansas have a suspect in custody.

On March 20,  police arrested 28-year-old Robert B. Lynch of Atchison, on a District Court warrant for counterfeiting currency and theft, according to police chief Mike Wilson.

The arrest is in connection to a $100 counterfeit bill used in a transaction at a business in Atchison December 17.

Lynch remains jailed on requested charges of counterfeiting; retail value $25,000 or more; 1,000 or more items bearing marks; or 3rd or sub.violation, according to online jail records.