Flock Camera Pole Vandalized in Kearney
A Flock camera pole was cut down on Thursday at the intersection of 19th Street and Nation Road in Kearney, Missouri. The camera itself was not taken.
Kansas City, MO, August 13, 2026 —
A Flock camera pole was discovered cut down on Thursday at the intersection of 19th Street and Nation Road in Kearney, Missouri. The security camera mounted on the pole was not taken during the incident.
The specific details surrounding the time of the vandalism and the method used to cut down the pole were not immediately available. Authorities have not yet released information regarding any potential suspects or motives behind the act. The incident has raised questions about the security of public surveillance equipment in the area.
Flock cameras are often utilized by law enforcement agencies for traffic monitoring and crime prevention. The poles are typically installed in public areas to provide wide-ranging surveillance capabilities. The fact that the camera itself was left behind suggests the act may have been targeted vandalism rather than an attempt to steal the equipment.
Further investigation into the incident is expected. The total cost of the damage and any plans for replacing the pole and camera infrastructure have not yet been announced.
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