Kansas City Crime Scene: Plaza Robberies, Scams & Car Crash Concern

Lots to consider tonight as we offer a quick run through by way of crime reporting, traffic tragedy, court cases and, yes, more community outreach.

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Police investigate break-in at store on Kansas City's Country Club Plaza

Police arrived and determined someone smashed their way through a glass door.

Kansas City, Kansas, Latino market loses $32,000 in check scam

Last weekend, El Nopal 2, a Latino market in Kansas City, Kansas, was targeted by about 40 people, according to owner Ever Hernandez. He said they used fraudulent checks to steal money.

Lee's Summit police catch alleged business thief in 95 seconds

According to store employees, the suspect tried to break open a glass cellphone case, took a reusable bag, and grabbed bottles of gatorade and other items.

A child sex offender attended a Blue Valley school dance. Under KS law, it wasn't illegal

"As a parent, we already have to worry about school shootings and allergic reactions to food, bullies, et cetera. So let's make one less thing to worry about," one Blue Valley parent said.

I-70 high-speed chase tops 100 mph, ends in crash, trooper reports

A man with prior felony convictions is now in custody and accused of leading police on a dangerous, high-speed chase down I-70.

Man sentenced in shooting of Kansas City man in front of ex-girlfriend, six children

Derek Jones, 25, was sentenced to 22 years in prison after fatally shooting 24-year-old Darryl Brown in March 2023. Six children were in the home and allegedly witnessed the shooting.

1 week later, Jordan Yust remains missing as family and police continue search

On March 3, 2024, Jordan Yust was reported missing to the Olathe Police Department. "We will find him one way or another," said Jeff Maxwell, Yust's brother-in-law.

Shawnee residents concerned about crashes along K-7

There are concerns from neighbors in Shawnee as investigators are looking into two crashes along K-7 Highway in less than a week. One of them was deadly.

How 2 eastern Jackson County police departments use license plate readers in investigations

Grain Valley Police Chief Ed Turner says Flock cameras - both on light poles and on police cruisers - give his officers a policing tool, not a crutch.

Vigil held at car wash for first victim in Platte County crime spree

More than 100 people packed a Riverside car wash tonight to remember victims of a Platte County crime spree that started there late last Thursday night.

Mattie Rhodes violence prevention team, grieving family, want end to violence in Northeast Kansas City, Mo.

Crime plagues ​Kansas City, Missouri's historic Northeast community. KCPD's crime map shows homicides, assaults and robberies. One hot spot is Independence Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard.

Businesses hopeful after Jackson County Prosecutor launches Crime Strategies Unit

Property crimes continue to plague businesses across Kansas City, and Jackson County's newest Prosecutor has created a task force she hopes will be part of the solution.

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