Crime

Man uses note to rob grocery store bank

Federal authorities are investigating the robbery of the US Bank branch inside a Lee’s Summit grocery store.

The hold up took place just after 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Price Chopper in the 300 block of Southwest Blue Parkway. Investigators said a man gave a bank teller a note demanding money. The robber fled on foot with undisclosed amount of cash.

He is described as a white male with a dark complexion, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a slim build. He wore a dark winter cap, dark clothing and sunglasses.

Persons with information should contact the FBI office at 816-512-8200 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

Glenn E. Rice, grice@kcstar.com

This story was originally published June 19, 2014 at 5:31 PM with the headline "Man uses note to rob grocery store bank."

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