2 juveniles charged in ‘dozens of crimes’ in Waldo, Brookside

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Prosecutors charge two juveniles accused of vandalizing cars and businesses through the Brookside and Waldo neighborhoods.

The two suspects are under the age of 18, so their identities, and the charges they face, are not publicly released by the courts.

Kansas City police posted online earlier Wednesday that Metro Property Crimes detectives arrested two people under the age of 18. The minors are suspects in “dozens of crimes.”

On Aug. 14, over 100 residents of the Brookside and Waldo neighborhoods gathered to ask KCPD what they were doing to put a stop to the seemingly endless crimes. Many of the residents were repeat victims of car break-ins and other vandalism. Businesses have been heavily targeted, as well.

“The car thefts have gone insane. Our family alone has had four car thefts,” resident Terry Hudson told KCTV5 at the meeting.

In response, KCPD cited staffing issues, the heavy workload put on 911 dispatchers and the realities of the prosecution system. They said the best thing community members can do is continue to call in and report crimes.

KCPD continued its post, saying the investigation into these crimes is ongoing.

“These detectives worked with vigilance to compile and assemble a strong case file for successful prosecution. Their investigation is not over, as they continue to evaluate evidence possibly linking the suspects to additional crimes.”

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