Kansas City vandals damage power pole while trying to steal cables, police say

KCTV5's Janae' Hancock has the top headlines for the afternoon of May 8, 2025.
Published: May. 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM CDT|Updated: 10 hours ago
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Vandals cause significant damage near Ward Parkway Center earlier this week.

Kansas City police officers responded to a call near 89th and Wornall around 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Picture shows a wooden power pole supporting a number of power lines. The power poles are...
KANSAS CITY, Mo, -- Police are investigating after someone cut several wires and damaged a power pole near 89th & Wornall.(KCTV5)

Officers said they found a number of damaged cables on the ground. They also noticed damage to at least one power pole.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, -- Police are investigating after someone cut several wires and damaged a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo, -- Police are investigating after someone cut several wires and damaged a power pole near 89th & Wornall.(KCTV5)

Police said they believe someone tried to steal the wiring but ran away before police arrived.

Officers continue to investigate the damage and follow leads.