MANKATO — A Mankato man is facing charges after an alleged drug deal involving a juvenile buyer, counterfeit payment and a foot chase.

Hunter Gordon Nystrom, 21, was charged with felony drug sale to a minor and gross misdemeanor theft Thursday in Blue Earth County District Court.

Nystrom sold marijuana to a 14 year-year-old girl early Monday morning, according to a court complaint.

When he realized the girl had paid with $60 in counterfeit bills, Nystom reportedly chased the girl and her 15-year-old friend. He caught the friend and took her phone as “collateral” until the buyer provided real payment.

Nystom allegedly admitted to selling marijuana to the 14-year-old after the girl called police and turned over the drug.

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