UPDATE
An investigation and evidence testing revealed that the yellow roses being handed out to women at Wal-Mart on Tuesday were not harmful and contained no foreign substances.
Anyone who fell ill after receiving these roses proved to be unrelated.
Police met with the individual for an investigation.
"Out of an overabundance of caution to the public, the Brenham Police Department notified the community to assist in obtaining the individual's name so officers could speak with him regarding the investigation," police said.
Officers obtained the person of interest name on Wednesday, and the individual was located and willingly met with a detective, where he was cooperative throughout the investigation.
"The investigation revealed that there was no direct threat to the community and that the individual did not commit any criminal offense but was attempting a random act of kindness — all evidence was obtained and provided by the cooperative individual for the investigation."
UPDATE
Police have identified the person of interest and he is cooperating with investigators — there is no threat to the public and the investigation is ongoing.
Police and the City of Brenham thank the public for their quick assistance.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Brenham Police Department is asking for public assistance to identify a person handing out yellow roses at the Brenham Walmart.
The department says several women who received a rose reported experiencing sudden illness after getting them.
Authorities warn anyone against accepting flowers from strangers and are asking for help identifying the individual involved.
If you recognize the person pictured, call Detective A. Guerra at the Brenham Police Department at (979) 337-7337. Tips can also be emailed to resourcesBPD@cityofbrenham.org