Downtown Kansas City Car Window Smasher Charged

Important follow-up and a local crackdown that didn't come in years past . . . Check-it:

Charged with two counts of first-degree property damage and two counts of second-degree property damage.

Missouri law requires each property damage incident to exceed $750 in damages to qualify as a felony offense. Damages below this threshold must be charged as misdemeanors.

Four victims provided damage estimates, allowing the prosecutor’s office to file appropriate charges based on the estimated damage.

The prosecutor’s office filed charges based on four victims’ damage estimates.

“Property crime creates significant financial hardship and inconvenience for far too many in our community,” said Prosecutor Johnson.

“We appreciate the victims who came forward and documented their damages, which was crucial in ensuring appropriate charges are filed.”

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Man charged in window smashing spree in downtown Kansas City