Mask-wearing man flees empty handed after robbery attempt at Independence bank

A man wearing a mask fled an Independence bank empty handed after a robbery attempt Friday afternoon.

Federal authorities said the man entered an Arvest Bank in the 4300 block of Noland Road around 1:30 p.m. wearing a mask and gloves, a dark hoodie and a printed bandana.

Witnesses told investigators the suspect entered the bank through the west door. He made made verbal demands, but did not display a weapon.

The suspect left the bank on foot. No money was stolen, authorities said.

Bank officials are reviewing surveillance footage of the robbery attempt.

This story was originally published November 24, 2017 at 5:36 PM with the headline "Mask-wearing man flees empty handed after robbery attempt at Independence bank."