Roeland Park police say the incident occurred outside the Commerce Bank at Johnson Drive and Roe Avenue. Above, an image of the suspect, left, courtesy Roeland Park Police and a file photo of the bank branch.
Roeland Park Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a robbery suspect connected to an incident outside a bank Monday afternoon.
Catch up quick: Police say a man pushed down a 71-year-old woman as she exited the Commerce Bank branch at Johnson Drive and Roe Avenue and stole her purse, which included some personal items and cash.
The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Roeland Park Police Chief John Morris told the Post via email.
The upshot: Morris said the victim is okay but was shaken up.
Suspect details: Morris said the suspect is a white male who was dressed in all black, possibly in his early 30s and tall.
Roeland Park Police released two images showing the suspect, as well as an image of the suspect’s vehicle “that had distinct damage,” Morris said.
Above is the Roeland Park Commerce Bank robbery suspect. Photo courtesy Chief John Morris.Above, the robbery suspect’s vehicle. Image courtesy Chief John Morris.
How to contact the police department
Morris said Roeland Park Police Department is actively seeking help to identify the suspect, and/or locate the vehicle.
Anyone with tips can call (913) 677-3363, or can call Johnson County Dispatch at (913) 782-0720, Morris said.
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