RENO COUNTY –Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man for alleged sex crimes.

Three years ago Lynn Conrad Hase, 36, Buhler, became friends with a 15-year-old girl during the rehearsals for the Family Community Theatre’s production of Shrek the Musical at Hutchinson’s Memorial Hall, according to investigators.

The friendship went further leading to an inappropriate relationship, according to Reno County Sheriff Captain Steve Lutz.

The parents of the girl suspected something, discovered the truth and contacted the Reno County Sheriff’s Office.

On Friday, deputies arrested Hase on four charges including two counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, sodomy and indecent solicitation.

He’s free on $50,000 bond.  He is expected to make a first appearance in court later this week.