Henry County police search for man in $1,600 Kroger scam
The Henry County Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly executed a "short-change" scam involving a Western Union money order at a McDonough Kroger located on Highway 155 North on June 19, 2026. (Henry County Police Department)
HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - A man is wanted by the Henry County Police Department for scamming a cashier out of $1,600 in June.
What we know:
The incident happened at the Kroger located at 2000 Highway 155 North in McDonough on June 19. According to the Henry County Police Department, the man pulled a "short-change" scam while purchasing a Western Union money order.
What we don't know:
The identity and current location of the wanted man remain unknown. It also is not known if the man has targeted other businesses or locations using the same method.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the identity of the man is asked to contact Detective M. Dingess at 770-288-8314, the Henry County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 770-957-9121, or text tips, photos and video to 770-220-7009.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Henry County Police Department, who explained how we got it through their official public request for assistance.