(KAIR)--No suspects are yet identified as being behind the apparent shooting of an Atchison County traffic light.
According to a release from Atchison County Sheriff Jack Laurie, Joe Snyder, the Superintendent of Public Works for Atchison County, reported the damage to the flashing red light at the stop sign for westbound traffic at 262nd and Ottawa Roads around 8:30 Saturday night.
It’s believed it’s likely the light was shot and damaged sometime overnight Friday.
According to the release, damage is estimated around $500.
The Sheriff’s Office was active through the weekend, responding to reports of vehicle-related burglaries.
According to Laurie, an Atchison man reported late Saturday morning that a toiletry bag containing prescription medication and vitamins was taken, as was a half-carton of cigarettes.
On Sunday night, the same victim reported that multiple items had also been taken from a different vehicle.
According to Laurie, it’s believed that crime happened sometime between 5:00 and 6:30 Sunday evening.
Among the items taken was a duffle bag containing volleyball attire, clothing, and shoes.
Also Sunday night, the Atchison County Sheriff’s office received a theft report from a 17-year boy. He reported that his backpack, Chromebook, and a text book were all stolen from a vehicle parked in the 8000 block of Pratt Road.
The theft investigations are ongoing, with suspects not yet identified.
Anyone with information related to the crimes should contact the Atchison County Sheriff’s Office at 913-804-6080.
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