The Independence Police Department is investigating suspicious behavior around a group of men targeting women.

Early last week, IPD received a report of a man following a store employee for about three weeks. A co-worker witnessed the activity. Another woman reported that three nights before she believed a group of men in a large white van with Texas plates was taking pictures of her and her car. These women are sisters and their mother reported she had a similar experience. Another woman called independently of these three and reported similar behavior. The mother provided a license plate and officers contacted the business the tags registered to.

IPD has located several vans at local hotels that match the suspect vehicle descriptions. While there has not been any confirmed criminal misconduct police acknowledge the behavior is abnormal and concerning. IPD continues to seek the men involved. Witnesses described them as Hispanic and riding in a commercial-sized white van with Texas license plate PVD0048. If you see this vehicle or witness concerning behavior call IPD at (620)332-1700 or 911 if it is an emergency.