SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an unusual theft and asking the public for help.
According to a social media report from city of Kechi Police Chief Braden Moore, sometime last week, person(s) decided to steal their radar sign that was posted up on 101st Street.
This expensive piece of equipment was used as a traffic calming device to help keep neighborhoods safer. The sign was set to alert drivers of their speed as you pass by.
It would flash red and blues the driver was traveling faster than they should be. It does not take photos, it is not used for enforcement, it was simply there for drivers and others to check their speed as they entered an area of reduced posted speed limits.
This sign also helped cut back on traffic citations.
Moore wrote, "it’s sad and unfortunate. We have no choice now but to take traffic enforcement action in the areas the sign was posted. The sign offered free warnings to those who were speeding in those areas. It was nice. A police officer running radar in that same area doesn’t have to give warnings and can write citations…… see the difference…..?"
"Should the radar sign be returned to its original area of posting, or at the police station, no questions will be asked." "
"Should you have information on the whereabouts of the sign and information leading to the location and arrest of those who chose to steal, a reward is waiting for you."
"Your information will be confidential, nobody will know who you are, and police can close out this case. To those who stole the sign, you’re better than this."