Shawnee savings and loan robbed

A savings and loan in Shawnee was robbed about 3:40 p.m. Monday.

Authorities said a gunman entered the Capitol Federal Savings branch at 5700 Nieman Road, demanded money and brandished a handgun. He took an undisclosed amount of cash and placed it in a white plastic grocery bag before fleeing on foot in an unknown direction.

A white mask covered the robber’s face. He was described as being about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He wore a gray or black hooded sweatshirt, a blue jacket and denim jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (474-8477).

Glenn E. Rice, grice@kcstar.com

This story was originally published March 17, 2014 at 5:42 PM with the headline "Shawnee savings and loan robbed."