SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating vandalism in the city of Kechi and made an offer to those responsible in the suburb of Wichita.
On Monday night, teens were reported running around the community causing some issues, according to a social media report from in Kechi.
"The teens pulled up important traffic control signage and discarded them in residential yards. The teens also decided vandalizing the beloved community park was something worthy of their time," Police Chief Braden Moore wrote.
"These actions are very dangerous to the motoring public as well as pedestrians but also unfortunate for many of the citizens who enjoy our parks."
The community is working to fix the issues caused by the vandalism.
According to Moore, "We can chalk this up to teens making a dumb decision and thinking its funny, but the next topic I struggle with, the same teens decided to steal an American flag from someone and throw it upon the ground in the park."
"Let that one marinate for a moment. Many of the men and women in our community and surrounding area fought under that flag. Some did not return home," Moore wrote.
"I have friends who had to be buried under that flag. Most of us can relate. The amount of disrespect shown to our community Monday night should not sit well with you either.We have leads. It won't be long until we solve the case. Our community is too small to hide such conduct. With that said, I would like to offer the teens who did this a little grace. If you come forward, turn yourself in, we can work through the issues at hand. Likely with no legal recourse."
"The things done will be answered for one way or another, so I am placing the ball in your court. I would like to sit down with you and share some stories from behind that flag, show you what it means to be proud of where you are from, and what it means to do right as well as make things right."
"My door is open and my email is [email protected]. If you decide to step up and do what is right, you just might sleep a little easier. Should you decide double down on what took place and not take responsibility for your actions... We will handle the consequences on our time and at our will, which is usually very inconvenient for you. "