Olmsted County Deputies Locate Suspected Candy Man

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) – The mystery of the so-called Candy Man reported in a rural Rochester neighborhood has apparently been solved.

Several residents in the area of the 4500 block of Maple St SE recently contacted the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office to report a strange man had been offering their kids candy.

Sheriff’s Capt. Scott Behrns says his department has identified and contacted the man. He says at this point, it’s not known if any criminal charges will be filed.

News update: A six-hour police standoff in rural Olmsted County.