Desperado From Houston Lake

There has been an uptick in burglaries in the Northland as mentioned by our Police Department, although it is difficult to get details at the montly BOA.  Here is one you might find interesting...Information gleaned from the Landmark Newspaper, March 1, written by Ivan Foley (BTW there is no hope of getting info like this from the Star, my advice subscribe to the Landmark).

Charles B. Bridgeford, of Houston Lake, allegedly committed burglaries/theft in Weatherby Lake on January 17th to include:

• stole sunglasses, remote garage door opener, and coins from an unlocked vehicle on NW 81st Street
• stole a 1994 Jeep Wrangler from a residence at NW 77th Terrace.

The vehicle was spotted by KCMO PD later that day at 12th and Newton, KCMO.  Officer identified vehicle as stolen and gave pursuit, two occupants fled on foot.  Bridgeford was apprehended and had 12 plastic baggies with white powder that tested positive for cocaine.

Sweetheart...huh?  In addition he had a revoked driver's license because of a failure to appear.  He admitted he had taken the Jeep and driven it to his home in Houston Lake.

Word to the wise.  Chief Gary has posted to his column in the WLL many times about securing parked vehicles...maybe it is time to heed this if you have been leaving your vehicle open...think about the desperado using the garage opener to make an unexpected house call...Surprise!  Do you lock your home doors/windows...have security lighting, etc?  

Like it or not the desperados will continue to probe WL.