DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating a series of vandalism in Lawrence identified a suspect thanks to help from the public and a popular 1970s song.
Last week, police in Lawrence posted a security camera video on social media and asked the public if they recognized the voice singing “Kung Fu Fighting”? The song was released by Carl Douglas in 1974.
The video was newest lead in the North Lawrence Vandalism case. "The videos were not clear, and you can’t tell but the young man with the recognizable hair is wearing an oversized comfy red plaid hoodie and we know the North Lawrence community is tight, so take a close look."
He’s wearing it in the first video and carrying it in the next. If these help you remember anything you may have seen the night of November 3rd, please call LKPD at 785.832.7509 or Douglas County CrimeStoppers.
Over the weekend, police reported the online video worked. Police identified the people in the video. Police thanked the public and We’ve removed the video as their investigation continues.