HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Police Department has reported that over the past several weeks, they have received several complaints about a particular religious group contacting people at local businesses requesting they go to a residence and attend a bible study.

Law enforcement says that people are concerned about the validity of the group and that they are possibly involved in criminal activity. Police say they have talked with members who have been soliciting at the businesses. Through the investigation, the group has been deemed to be from a valid and established religious group.

When informed their recruiting practice was making citizens uncomfortable, they agreed to discontinue recruiting in this manner. If you have been contacted and would like to speak with someone at the police department, please contact Sgt. Collins at 620-694-2826.