Resident tells council burglary investigations feel inconsistent; council asks police to review procedures

A Riverton resident told the City Council on Aug. 19 that he had experienced two break-ins at his home in July and was dissatisfied with the handling of the investigations. The resident, who gave his address as 4660 Chimney Rock Drive, said officers collected limited evidence and that no fingerprints were taken; he said the suspect is known in the neighborhood but that no charges had followed because the suspect is a juvenile. The resident asked the council to ensure a consistent investigative approach and better patrol presence in his neighborhood. Mayor Tim Hancock and council members responded that juvenile proceedings often limit public updates and that the city has experienced turnover in the police department and needs to update procedures. Council and staff encouraged the resident to meet with the police chief after the meeting; the mayor said staff had already begun reviewing policies and asked for time to complete the review. Council asked the resident to follow up directly with the police chief so staff could address the case-specific concerns and potential procedural gaps.