Several break-ins and illegal street racing in Kansas City have left business owners worried, but Mayor Quinton Lucas assures action is being taken. Find out more about the situation here.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas condemns illegal sideshows on Aug. 10, 2024, after KCPD said it would crack down on them earlier in the week.(Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department)
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.
“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 accept in Kansas City.”
Lucas said the rash of crimes in the city needs to stop.
“Prevention, accountability, and making sure the people of Kansas City know all of us care is something I will work with the police department on to ensure we are not hearing some of the same stories we saw earlier this week.”
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Another issue the mayor wants to tackle is street racing and illegal sideshows. Lucas said the city is considering legislation that will allow them to take people’s vehicles should they be caught racing, doing donuts or other similar illegal activity often seen in downtown KC.
“We’re very close on that,” Lucas said. “I find that remedy to be legal in Missouri. I think that is something we need to do more of. I think we need to make it clear to people who are causing nuisances and frankly acting a fool all around this city that it is totally unacceptable.”
Lucas emphasized that all crime, regardless of size or severity, is a concern for him and KCPD. He said he has heard the calls from the community for something to change.
“I think most Kansas Citians say, ‘We’ve heard enough. We’ve seen enough, and we’re tired of people’s nights being disrupted, businesses being disrupted, and the violent crime that comes with it.’ We’ll make a change on it here.”
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