Morris County deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with Wednesday’s alleged bank robbery.
Sheriff Jay Simecka says the incident happened at the Bank of the Flint Hills in White City shortly after 10 am. Simecka says a suspect, armed with a handgun, went into the bank and demanded money from a clerk. He got an undisclosed amount of money, ran out the front door and then went southbound into a nearby residential neighborhood.
Bank employees told deputies they were safe and nobody was hurt during the incident.
Deputies searched several buildings and areas of interest without finding the suspect for several hours. The Sheriff’s Office has not said when or where the suspect was arrested. Deputies say more details about the incident will likely be announced Thursday.
Deputies were working with Council Grove Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation through the day.
4:45 pm Wednesday: Morris County bank robbery suspect at large after fleeing White City bank with undisclosed amount of money
Morris County deputies are working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Council Grove Police Department to find the suspect in Wednesday’s alleged bank robbery.
Sheriff Jay Simecka says the incident happened at the Bank of the Flint Hills in White City shortly after 10 am. Simecka says a suspect, armed with a handgun, went into the bank and demanded money from a clerk. He got an undisclosed amount of money, ran out the front dor and then went southbound into a nearby residential neighborhood.
Bank employees told deputies they were safe and nobody was hurt during the incident.
Deputies searched several buildings and areas of interest without finding the suspect. Simecka says the suspect has likely left the White City area.
The suspect is described as a white male, possibly in his 30s, with dark-colored hair. He was last seen wearing a dark blue hooded sweatshirt, brown boots and a dark-colored mask.
Simecka says residents need to remain alert and report anything unusual. People with information are asked to call the Morris County Sheriff’s Office at 620-767-6310.
Noon Wednesday: Morris County deputies seeking suspect in alleged armed bank robbery
Morris County deputies say they are looking for a suspect in an alleged armed robbery incident from Wednesday morning.
The Sheriff’s Office says the Bank of the Flint Hills in White City was targeted by a white male wearing a blue hoodie and a mask. The suspect has been described as being slim with a medium build, carrying both a duffle bag and a black handgun.
There are currently no suspects in custody. Morris County residents who see somebody matching that description are asked to call 911 immediately and to avoid any confrontations.
We’ll have updates on KVOE and KVOE.com.
