After sharing Flock video, Blue Springs PD arrests teen for graffiti of crosses

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 17-year-old Blue Springs teen has been arrested in connection to recent incidents of graffiti of crosses at locations across the city.

On Thursday afternoon, the Blue Springs Police Department posted a video on social media asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.

A suspect wearing an apparent black hoodie or jacket, and riding a scooter, was captured on a Flock camera painting crosses on a traffic signal control box at 40 Highway and AA Highway.

After leaving the area, the suspect traveled across several business parking lots and crossed 7 Highway.

An officer on another call nearby captured the individual on their patrol vehicle's dash camera.

On Friday, the police department reported they arrested a 17-year-old Blue Springs resident.

The case is being presented to juvenile authorities.

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