A Great Bend woman allegedly fabricated her pregnancy and then the death of her infant, according to the Great Bend Police Department.

Carrie Carl was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Barton County Detention Center after the GBPD executed a search warrant at a residence located at 1819 Madison St. The search warrant was “in reference to theft by deception, operating a daycare without a license and impersonation of an officer and medical professional,” according to a news release. 

“During the course of this investigation, detectives learned that Great Bend resident Carrie Carl claimed to have worked for the Great Bend Police Department as well as fabricated a pregnancy and death of her infant. Carl had a funeral for the infant and made up a false obituary and had it printed in the local newspaper. Carl had also claimed to be a licensed day-care provider even after her day-care license was terminated in July of 2020, and she continued to provide day-care services.

During a thorough search of the residence, documents and electronic evidence were located and seized as evidence. Carl was arrested for theft by deception, false impersonation, and license/temporary daycare permit required. She was transported to the jail and booked, then released after posting a $5,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonds.

“This investigation is still ongoing and the Great Bend Police Department would like to locate any additional victims that were taken advantage of by donating money, goods or services to Carrie Carl,” the news release stated. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department at 620-793-4120 or Crime Stoppers at 620-792-1300.