Clay County Releases Updated Top Ten Most Wanted List

Clay County prosecutors have released a new Top Ten Most Wanted list after seven of the ten people named on the county’s first list were taken into custody.

The updated list, announced July 1, continues a countywide effort to locate defendants who have been charged with serious crimes and have active warrants for their arrest. The program was first announced May 27 and is a partnership among the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement agencies and Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.

Officials say the initiative is designed to bring absconders before the court while asking the public to help law enforcement safely locate and apprehend people wanted on outstanding warrants.

People who submit information through Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest of someone on the list may be eligible for a $3,000 anonymous and tax-free reward.

Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson praised the results of the program so far, saying the arrests reflect cooperation between residents and law enforcement.

“I could not be prouder of our community and law enforcement partners for working together to keep Clay County safe and helping us deliver timely justice for victims of crimes,” Thompson said. “We hope this collaboration and the continued investigative work from our dedicated law enforcement partners will speed up the criminal justice system and increase public safety.”

The new Top Ten Most Wanted list will be posted on the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office website, the office’s official social media channels and through other local law enforcement sources.

The public is urged not to approach anyone listed as wanted. Anyone with information about a person’s whereabouts should contact law enforcement or submit an anonymous tip to Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers by calling (816) 474-TIPS (8477), visiting the Greater KC Crime Stoppers website at kccrimestoppers.com, or using the free Crime Stoppers P3 app, supported by Android and Apple.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story.