Kansas Police Investigate Restaurant Owner for Kissing Toddler at Birthday Party

Police in Kansas are investigating a restaurant owner after he allegedly kissed a 2-year-old girl during her birthday celebration at Stearman Bar and Grill. The incident is being treated as a potential battery. The child's mother posted on Facebook that the man attempted to kiss her daughter on the lips, but the toddler turned her head, resulting in a kiss on the cheek. The mother wiped the kiss off and told him not to touch other people's children, after which he reportedly swore at her and left. The man has been identified as an equity holder in several local establishments, including Stearman Airfield and Deano’s Grill & Tapworks. Those businesses issued a statement saying customer safety is their highest priority and they are taking steps to prevent such conduct from recurring.