We’re halfway to Friday, Blue Valley!
Today’s forecast: Sunny and extremely hot. High: 103. Low: 78. Heat index: 108. A heat advisory goes into effect at 11 a.m.
One thing to know today
Overland Park Police say three suspects linked to a shoplifting incident earlier this month that left a store employee with a broken arm have been identified.
The incident occurred July 12 at a retail location in the 12000 block of Metcalf Avenue, just south of 119th Street.
During the theft, one of the suspects pushed the store employee in the back as they fled, causing the employee to fall to the ground and fracture her arm, according to police.
Security camera images released by police showed the suspects entering the store and also arriving in a white Dodge four-door sedan with Missouri tags.
In a post to Facebook, Overland Park Police said the three suspects had been identified after “many phone calls and tips.”
It’s unclear if the suspects have been taken into custody or what charges they may face.
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Other local news
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- Overland Park Citizens Police Academy taking applications. The annual course put on by OPPD aims to educate residents about police procedures, including crime scene investigation and use of force policies. [Twitter]
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Flowers and fountains on a hot, humid day at Park Place in Leawood. Photo credit Lucie Krisman.
