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Suspect wanted in Independence crime spree remains on the run; police release photos

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Independence released photos Friday of a suspect they say is wanted for an Aug. 30 crime spree.

On Wednesday afternoon, Independence police investigated three burglaries and a shooting that they believe are connected to the same suspect.

Law enforcement launched a wide search for the suspect on Wednesday in an area around U.S. 40 Highway and Little Blue Parkway but were not able to locate the man.

Anyone with information about the suspect should call 911 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

For jurisdictions that utilize the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline, anonymous tips can be made by calling 816-474-TIPS (8477), submitting the tip online or through the free mobile app at P3Tips.com. Tips leading to an arrest made through the Tips Hotline may be eligible for up to a $25,000 reward.

Annual homicide details and data for the Kansas City area are available through the KSHB 41 News Homicide Tracker, which was launched in 2015. Read the KSHB 41 News Mug Shot Policy.