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Gunman robs pharmacy in Lee’s Summit

A Lee’s Summit pharmacist handed over prescription medication at gunpoint Thursday night.

A man approached the pharmacy counter inside the Walgreens at 330 S.W. Ward Road about 9:45 p.m., according to Lee’s Summit police. He produced a handgun and demanded prescription medication. The robber fled the store after the pharmacist complied.

Officers said the man may have entered a light-colored sport utility vehicle.

Police did not provide a detailed description of the robber.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call the Lee’s Summit police at 816-969-1752.

Brian Burnes: 816-234-4120, @BPBthree

This story was originally published March 11, 2016 at 9:41 AM with the headline "Gunman robs pharmacy in Lee’s Summit."

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