FBI searching for man who robbed bank near Country Club Plaza
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A search is underway after FBI Kansas City investigators said a man robbed a bank Tuesday morning near the Country Club Plaza.
Just after 9:30 a.m., the FBI Kansas City office said a white man entered the UMB Bank — located at 4920 Main Street — and presented a note to the employees that demanded money.
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The man then fled the scene, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. Luckily, no injuries were reported.
According to the FBI Kansas City office, the man was described as 5'5″ to 5'9″, slender and wearing a brown-hooded sweatshirt.
He was also wearing a black T-shirt under this sweatshirt, brown pants and multi-color tennis shoes.
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If you or anyone you know has information about the robbery suspect, FBI Kansas City asks that you call (816) 512-8200 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at (816) 474-8477.
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