Jul 29, 2024

Police capture suspect in Kansas bank robbery

Posted Jul 29, 2024 11:00 AM

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Police investigating a Kansas bank robbery have a suspect in custody.

Just before 10:30 a.m., June 23, police responded to a reported robbery at US Bank, 719 S Kansas Avenue in Topeka, according to a media release. It was reported that a man entered the bank, indicated he had a weapon, demanded money and then fled on foot.  On Saturday, police reported the FBI arrested the suspect in Texas, according to Topeka Police.

The suspect was described as having light-colored facial hair, wearing a multi-color ball cap backwards, a red football jersey with the number “7” on it, red athletic shorts and brown boots.  Police have not released his name or additional details.

Anyone with information on the robbery is encouraged to report it to law enforcement.