Missing Minnesota Woman’s Boyfriend Detained For Questioning

Randolph, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Dakota County Sheriff's Office today reported the arrest of a man described as a "person of interest" in the recent disappearance of a vulnerable woman.

56-year-old Nicole Anderson was last seen on the morning of July 6 walking away from her residence near Randolph. Officials earlier stated that she left her phone, wallet, glasses, and medication behind.

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A news release issued this afternoon indicates her boyfriend, 42-year-old Matthew Suttles, was taken into custody and questioned about Anderson's disappearance after investigators executed a search warrant at his residence in Randolph yesterday. Officials say Suttles was not present while the home was searched, but he did surrender to deputies at the scene a short time later.

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The Sheriff's Office says he is currently being held in the Dakota County jail but will be transferred to Le Sueur County, where is wanted on an outstanding warrant. Officials note that he is not being held on any criminal charges connected to Anderson's disappearance.

The news release says an exhaustive effort to find Anderson continues and the investigation into her disappearance remains active. Anyone with information that could assist in the search an investigation is asked to contact the Dakota County Sheriff's Office at 651-438-TIPS or by email at crimeandwarranttips@co.dakota.mn.us
or online at the link Report A Tip.

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