HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Three years ago, a 36-year-old Buhler man became friends with a 15-year-old girl during rehearsals for the play Shrek, which was performed in Hutchinson.

The relationship between Lynn Conrad Hase and the 15-year-old apparently went further, leading to an inappropriate relationship. According to Reno County Sheriff’s Capt. Steve Lutz, it happened back in 2015 and the parents of the girl suspected something was going on. Her parents eventually discovered the truth and contacted the Reno County Sheriff’s Office.

Hase was arrested for four charges including two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, sodomy and indecent solicitation.

He’s free on a $50,000 bond. Any first appearance should occur later this week.