KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – Several area restaurants and businesses were broken into in recent weeks, leaving business owners scrambling and asking what the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is doing about it.
At the same time, illegal street racing and side shows have taken over downtown Kansas City, with drivers performing illegal maneuvers on city streets every night of the week.
Mayor Quinton Lucas addressed the issues on social media on Saturday, saying he wants businesses and people to feel like they can safely operate in Kansas City.
Earlier this week, a string of break-ins occurred at several Kansas City shops.
I share at the link below how the City works with KCPD, City departments, and our community. Every criminal infraction, no matter the severity, is a concern for us all. https://t.co/sHhe7z0U4W
— Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) August 10, 2024
“There is no such thing as ‘petty crime’ for victims,” Lucas told KCTV5 on Saturday. “Robberies, break-ins, vandalism, and beyond is something we will never …