Self-Described Drug 'Middle Man' Reports Kidnapping, Assault, and Robbery from Rochester Gas Station

ROCHESTER, MN — A bizarre and violent incident is under investigation in Rochester, Minnesota, after a man reported being kidnapped, assaulted, and robbed. The victim, who identified himself to police as a drug "middle man," claimed the abduction began at a local gas station on February 14, 2026.

According to police sources, the victim reported that he was targeted due to his involvement in the local narcotics trade. After being taken from the gas station premises, he was allegedly subjected to physical assault and robbed of personal belongings and cash. Despite the criminal undertones of the victim's self-admitted role, Rochester police are treating the kidnapping and assault with high priority due to the severe nature of the violence involved.

Investigators are analyzing surveillance footage from the gas station and neighboring businesses in an effort to trace the suspects and the vehicle used in the abduction. No arrests have been made at this time, and the police department is urging anyone with information about suspicious activity at Rochester gas stations on the evening of February 14 to come forward.