Police notes

Burglary reported on State Avenue

Police responded to an alarm at 1:40 a.m. Feb. 23 a business in the 8000 block of State Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

A suspect broke into a side window and entered the business, the report stated. The suspect then stole property, according to the report.

Mattress set on fire in detached garage

A suspect admitted setting a mattress on fire in a detached garage around 1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 800 block of Lyons Avenue, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect was taken into custody, according to the report.

Pursuit reported on Leavenworth Road

A pursuit was reported at 8:45 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 5800 block of Leavenworth Road, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, the report stated. The vehicle did not stop, and a pursuit was initiated, according to the report. The pursuit went a short distance and then the pursuit was terminated, the report stated.

Sexual battery reported


A victim stated that a suspect touched the victim in a sexual manner without consent, about 10:57 p.m. Feb. 23, according to a social media report by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Shooting into house reported

Victims were inside their home at 12:25 a.m. Feb. 23 when they heard gun shots, according to a social media report from the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. A bullet then entered the house, damaging property, the report stated.

There were juveniles inside the home, and no injuries were reported, according to the report.