Two armed robberies reported this morning

Posted: May 31, 2012 - 4:13am
Updated: May 31, 2012 - 5:27am

Police in Merriam are investigating after an early morning armed robbery at the 7-Eleven gas station, 6850 Antioch Road.

The robbery occurred just before 4 a.m., when two male suspects entered the store displayed weapons and demanded cash from the clerk.

One of the suspects is described as a white male who was wearing at horizontally striped brown and tan shirt, tan pants, green handkerchief over his face, and a black hat with a silver brim. The other male was described as unknown race, wearing a dark hooded coat. Both men are described as 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 10 inches in height and were last seen running northbound from the 7-Eleven.

Kansas City, Kansas Police are also investigating an armed robbery that occurred around 5 a.m., at the corner of S 55th Street and Swartz Road in Turner. The clerk reported two males, one wearing a neon green handkerchief over his face and displayed a handgun. Police say the men also attempted to steal a vehicle, before running from the area.

Merriam and Kansas City, Kansas Police are investigating whether or not the two robberies are related or separate incidents.

No injuries were reported in either robbery and Police ask anyone with information regarding either incident to contact the TIPS Hotline (816)474-TIPS (8477).

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The Merriam armed robbery was reported to Police at 4 a.m.. Operation 100 News shared the information with the public on our Twitter page at 4:07 a.m., after Police confirmed the suspects had fled from the scene. This report was published at 4:13 a.m.. Operation 100 News was the first and only media reporting either incident until after 5:15 a.m. when the story was finally picked up by another outlet. Don't get left behind again.

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Burglary reported at Lenexa High School

Posted: May 29, 2012 - 5:47am
Updated: May 29, 2012 - 7:56am

Lenexa Police are investigating after, at least, two adult males reportedly broke into St. James Academy, 24505 Prairie Star Parkway. St. James Academy is a Catholic High School in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

A witness reported chasing two males, both wearing white t-shirts inside the building, just after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police arrived and immediately established a perimeter in the area. A K-9 is searching the area for the suspects, who are believed to be on foot in the area. A Lenexa Police Officer reported spotting two males in the wooded area near the school. A passing motorist also reported spotting two subjects matching the description, just inside the wooded area.

Police say there are possibly three suspects involved and they are investigating whether or not a vehicle located in the school's parking lot is involved or not.

As of 6:50 a.m., Police have requested a second K-9 unit to respond to relieve the first K-9. The search began as Police arrived just before 5:40 a.m..

Earlier, Police checked on the availability of helicopters from both the Kansas Highway Patrol and Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. Both of those helicopters were unavailable to assist in the search.

Olathe Police and Troopers from the Kansas Highway Patrol are also in the area assisting on securing the perimeter around the area, including at least one Trooper on K-10 highway.

Police broke down their perimeter just after 7:50 a.m.. Officers remain at the school, processing the scene and several officers continue to rove through the area looking for the suspects.

There was no immediate word of any damage or loss of property. Police say classes at St. James Academy ended last week.

This story was first reported, with confirmation on the search from Police, at 5:43 a.m. on the Operation 100 News Twitter page.

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Police Officer suffers medical emergency

Posted: May 25, 2012 - 4:10am
Updated: May 25, 2012 - 5:07am

This morning shortly before 4 a.m., Lenexa Police were called to investigate a disturbance at an apartment complex in the 9100 block of Renner Boulevard. After the Police confirmed that the situation was stable, Johnson County Med-Act was requested to respond to the scene for a battery victim.

After arriving on scene Med-Act reported a Police Officer was having a "near syncopal episode", more commonly known as fainting. Med-Act assessed the battery victim's injuries to be minor and has requested a second Med-Act ambulance for the Police Officer.


Police are not currently confirming or commenting on this report. Scanner traffic indicates that the officer is serious but, stable at this time. The Officer is reported to be a male in his early 40's and he has been transported to an area hospital for treatment. No other details were immediately available.


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Firefighters report heavy fire showing from Olathe house

Posted: May 23, 2012 - 9:42am
Updated: May 23, 2012 - 10:06am

Crews from Olathe and Lenexa are on the scene of a house fire at 561 E 126th Terrace in Olathe. First arriving crews reported heavy smoke showing and then spotted flames visible on the rear of the two story home. The fire was reported shortly before 9:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Upon further investigation, Firefighters reported a rear porch was "fully involved" with fire. The fire also spread to the second floor and attic. Those firefighters also reported a downed power line in the backyard. A second-alarm was added to the call at 10 minutes into the incident.

A Battalion Chief on the scene sent a crew to ventilate the roof while another attacked the fire from the inside. As soon as the vent hole was cut into the roof, fire poured from inside.

The fire was declared to be under control at 10:01 a.m.. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate was not immediately available.

Firefighters from the Shawnee and Overland Park Fire Departments, along with Johnson County Fire District No. 2 are filling in at Olathe fire stations currently.

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Authorities investigating vandalism at local High School

Posted: May 23, 2012 - 5:07am
Updated: May 23, 2012 - 6:30am

Authorities in Stillwell are investigating after receiving a report of vandalism at Blue Valley High. Officers were called to the school, located at 6001 W. 159th Street, around 4:45 a.m. Wednesday morning after a Janitor reported finding an exterior door open and spray paint on several of the building's windows.

Deputies say that "obscenities" were painted onto several windows of the building using what appears to be shoe polish. School District officials have not cancelled or delayed any classes today and are working to clean up the vandalism. The Sheriff's Office continues to investigate.

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