A Georgia resident is facing accusations of masquerading as his missing brother to sell the brother’s house, allegedly persuading buyers and real estate agents that he was the legitimate homeowner by using his sibling’s ID to complete the transaction.

Kenneth Lee Harris, aged 62, was apprehended and faces charges of identity theft and residential mortgage fraud. Authorities allege he impersonated his brother, Ted Harris, to negotiate and finalize the sale of a house located in Powder Springs.

The property in question, a three-bedroom ranch on Ponderosa Lane, was sold on April 7 for $185,000, according to official reports.

Family members expressed to Atlanta ABC affiliate WSB that they hadn’t had any contact with Ted Harris since January. Initially, they weren’t concerned by this absence; however, they became worried after discovering that his house had been sold. Consequently, they filed a missing persons report on April 10, just days after the sale was finalized.

As detailed in an arrest warrant referenced by the station, Kenneth Harris is accused of deceiving the buyer and real estate personnel by claiming to be his brother, even going so far as to present Ted Harris’ driver’s license as proof of identity.

Local residents admitted they were also initially deceived by the impersonation.

“I thought his brother was him. They look a lot alike. I thought that was him,” one neighbor said.

Still, some noticed changes. Ted Harris was known in the neighborhood for maintaining his yard and sharing vegetables from his garden, but in recent weeks, neighbors observed that the property was no longer being cared for with the same pride he had always shown.

Residents also reported seeing a professional landscaping crew working at the home — something they said was out of character.

“I thought it was odd because he usually mows his lawn,” another neighbor said.

They also emphasized the rapidity of the transaction, saying that a “for sale” sign appeared and then quickly disappeared.

“It was just up one day and shortly after it was down,” a neighbor recalled.

Investigators allege Kenneth Harris handled the sale entirely under the false identity, successfully closing the deal before authorities intervened.

Property records obtained by Realtor.com show the three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch on Ponderosa Lane in Powder Springs sold for $185,000 on April 7, slightly below its $199,000 asking price.

Kenneth Harris was arrested April 11 and booked into the Cobb County Jail, online records show. He is currently being held without bond. Authorities did not respond to queries as to whether additional charges could be filed, including any related to his brother’s disappearance.

It was not immediately clear when Harris was scheduled to make his next court appearance.

Ted Harris’ whereabouts are still unknown.

Neighbors and family members say they are hoping for answers.

“He’s a good guy,” one neighbor said. “They need to find him for that family.”