FORD COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged crimes involving teens as part of a scavenger hunt.
Just before 8:30 p.m. Monday, police were dispatched to a call of a 26-year-old woman reporting a battery, according to a media release from Dodge City Police.
She told officers that she had been on a run in the 400 block of Morgan Blvd. in Dodge City when a red truck pulled over to the side of the road.
She said she continued running past the truck when she felt an impact to her head and back. She turned around to see two males running back to the truck.
When the truck pulled away she noticed 4-5 other males in the truck and took down the license plate number. Police determined that the suspects threw eggs at the victim.
Officers were able to use the information she provided to locate the driver of the truck. The driver was identified as a 17-year-old boy. A case will be filled with the Ford County Attorney's Office for the charges of battery and disorderly conduct. The investigation is still open and active as police track down the other individuals involved in this crime.
Police have received information that some high school students are participating in a scavenger hunt style event where some of the activities involve committing crimes.
Police asked parents to keep an eye out for suspicious activity, speak with your children about having respect for others and their property to avoid any further crimes and potential charges for those who still have a bright future ahead of them.