Cleveland Police is investigating allegations of racial abuse stemming from Boro's game against Blackburn last month.
The force is appealing for information after an incident during the Championship game at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday, November 29.
The incident took place after the final whistle as Blackburn players were applauding away fans at around 5pm.
A Middlesbrough fan in the East Stand, in block 40-42 - a lower tier close to the halfway line - was seen to make a gesture towards a Rovers player which was perceived as racist.
A complaint was later made to police.
A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police has confirmed the force received a report made by an individual at about 9.30pm on the Saturday.
Following the confirmation, a Boro spokesman said: “The club is aware of an allegation made following the Blackburn game and as is normal procedure we are working to further investigate the matter.
“Middlesbrough FC has a zero tolerance approach towards the alleged behaviour, takes matters such as this very seriously, and will take action in proven cases.”
Referee Mark Clattenburg included the complaint in his post-match report and the FA is now making further inquiries.
A Blackburn Rovers spokesman said: “The club has been contacted by the FA and we will cooperate fully with their investigation.”
The match finished 1-1 after a late Rudy Gestede equaliser.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to contact PC Chris Hilton on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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