Olean Police Identify Body That Was Found in Dumpster

OLEAN, NY — Police have identified the man whose dead body was discovered dumpster at an Olean grocery store on Friday as Max Braun, 31.

Captain Robert Blovsky of the Olean Police Department Street Crimes Unit said authorities see no evidence of foul play. Braun is believed to have climbed into the dumpster himself, Blovsky said.

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An autopsy and toxicology report to determine a cause of death are being performed at Erie County Medical Center. Police expect it will take a few months to complete the reports. Blovsky said police had had several non-violent encounters with Braun.

Police are continuing their investigation and looking for anyone with information about the incident.

Staff at Jim’s Park and Shop found Braun’s body in a dumpster the store uses for cardboard at about 2:30 p.m. Friday.

Olean police, firefighters and an ambulance rushed to the scene within five minutes of calling, according to Jim Mahar, the store’s owner.

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