Police Announce Dangerous Driving Enforcement Near Schools

Press Release

For Release: 08-15-17

Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper

Police Announce Dangerous Driving Enforcement Near Schools

Raytown, MO – School starts tomorrow in Raytown, 08-16-17, and the Raytown Police Department will resume efforts to reduce dangerous driving near Raytown’s schools.

What is different, though, is that, each week, police will announce in advance which specific school areas the dangerous driving enforcement will be occurring. If advanced notice of the enforcement reduces dangerous driving, the community goal of safer roadways for our children is reached, potentially with no tickets issued! It’s a “win-win.” Of course, our officers will be present to stop and speak with those that choose to drive dangerously anyway. The goal is to reduce dangerous driving near schools, not issue citations; that’s why the specific areas of enforcement will be announced in advance.

During the week of August 16 through 18, dangerous driving enforcement will occur near:

Raytown High School

Blue Ridge Elementary

Spring Valley Elementary

Officers will still be conducting their patrol of other areas and roadways; though they will specifically be present near those designated schools each week.

Armed Robbery Video Released

Press Release

Date: 08-09-17, 1615 hours

Released by: Captain Dyon Harper

Armed Robbery Video Released

Raytown, MO-Police have released new video of an armed robbery that occurred this morning, 08-09-17, at about 7:45 a.m., at the Phillips 66 gas station, 8111 E. 87 Street. A black male entered the store with a handgun and took money and condoms. As he tried to leave the clerk locked the doors. The suspect fired multiple shots into the front doors and shouldered the door open. No one was struck by the bullets. The suspect was last seen running south on foot. It is believed that there was an accomplice nearby, who did not enter the store.

The video may be viewed here: https://youtu.be/pAFitTSEmo0.

Anyone with information about the suspect, or his accomplice, is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-747-TIPS (8477).

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Armed Robbery-Attempt to Identify

 

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Police Release Tutorial of Many Crime Information Sources

Press Release

For Release: 08-08-17

Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper

Police Release Tutorial of Many Crime Information Sources

Raytown, MO – Raytown Police released a video tutorial today, 08-08-17, which explains the many methods, which have been in place for years, that citizens and business people alike can learn about crime in the city. The video may be viewed at https://youtu.be/rnkDp8j1vh0. The video lists sources of crime information, including:

• RPD News Room (https://piorpd.wordpress.com/)-the daily blotter in which synopses of all Incident Reports are published by the Records Unit on business days, as well as press releases and public notices as needed. Subscribe once and receive instant updates as they are made.
• Community Crime Map (https://communitycrimemap.com/)-the crime map, which has been available since 2010, is updated every day. Subscribe once to receive crime in the selected area.
• Raytown Police website (http://www.raytownpolice.org/)
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/RaytownPolice/)
• Twitter (https://twitter.com/RaytownPD)

The simplest way to ask a question is to click the “Contact Us” button on the Raytown Police website. Although sites are not monitored 24/7, all incoming questions and messages are reviewed daily. All of the above resources have a way for anyone to ask a question or request information.

 

 

 

Police Release New Suspect Photos in Series of Victimized Businesses

Press Release

For Release: 08-08-17

Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper

 Police Release New Suspect Photos in Series of Victimized Businesses

 Raytown, MO – The Raytown Police have released surveillance photos of two crimes involving businesses. Overnight, from the night of 07-27-17 to the morning of 07-28-17, Raytown businesses were victimized, either by robbery or burglary. The photos were just obtained by the police within the last 24 hours.

The following business was robbed on the night of 07-27-17:

17-2563           Pizza Hut, 10015 E. 67 Street-Two black males with guns entered the store at 10:15 p.m. and took an undisclosed amount of money. They fled the scene. Two surveillance photos are attached to this release.

The following businesses were burglarized overnight, from 07-27-17 to 07-28-17. The entry method was breaking the glass on the front of the stores and property was taken.

17-2565           Lutfi’s Fried Fish, 6633 Raytown Road

17-2566           MaMa China, 6623 Raytown Road

17-2571           Omaha Tropical Market, 6639 Raytown Road-A single suspect entered the store at about 3:45 am and took property. A surveillance photo is attached to this release.

17-2569           Westlake, 10130 E. 350 Highway- At about 5:04 a.m., two white males attempted to break the front glass, but no entry was made. The suspect vehicle was a dark PT Cruiser. Surveillance video is not available for release at this time.

An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information about any of these crimes is asked to call the TIPS Hotline, at 816-474-8477 (TIPS.)

Gunman Robs Convenience Store

Press Release

For Release: 08-08-17

Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper

Gunman Robs Convenience Store

Raytown, MO – Police responded to a call of a robbery at EZ Pickens, 8900 East 350 Highway, at about 10:40 p.m., on Saturday night, 08-05-17. It was reported that a black male in a blue hoodie and black pants entered the store with a handgun and demanded money. The male exited the store after receiving money.

No shots were fired and nobody was injured. An investigation is underway. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the TIPS Hotline, at 816-474-8477 (TIPS.)

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Police Called to Sound of Shot Fired, No Victim Found

Press Release

For Release: 08-04-17, 9:05 am

Prepared By: Captain Dyon Harper

Police Called to Sound of Shot Fired, No Victim Found

Raytown, MO – Raytown Police were called to a residence in the 5300 block of Willow on Friday morning, 08-04-17, at about 6:45 am, regarding a disturbance, where a gunshot was heard. The caller advised that an adult white female entered the residence of an ex-boyfriend and arguing was heard inside. Moments later, a shot was heard, and then an adult white male exited the house with a gun and left the area. The caller did not see the female exit the residence. Officers arrived and the Raytown SWAT team was called to the scene.

Officers entered the home to render aid to the female, who was believed to be inside. The female was not located. Officers found no signs of someone being injured.

Detectives continue to investigate with no one in custody and no charges filed.

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