Two suspects sought in KCK bank robbery

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Authorities have released more details and a picture of one of the suspects in a Friday morning bank robbery in KCK.

Authorities say two men entered the Bank Midwest at 3500 Rainbow Blvd., just after 9 a.m. and demanded money.

According to the FBI, one of the men jumped the counter, announced the robbery and emptied tellers’ cash drawers while the other brandished a silver-colored gun and controlled the lobby.

The men took off in a dark-colored late-90s model Chevy Tahoe driven by a woman. They were last seen leaving the area in a westbound direction.

The first suspect was described as a black male in his late 20s or early 30s. He was about 5 foot 9 with a medium build wearing a multi-colored shirt, jeans, Ray Ban sunglasses and had his hair in a dreadlocked ponytail.

The second suspect was also described as a black male in his late 20 or early 30s. He stood about 6 feet tall with a heavy build and was wearing a gray t-shirt, jean shorts, a red baseball hat and had a heavy black beard.

No detailed description was available for the female driver of the getaway car.

If you know anything about what happened, you are urged to call the TIPS Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS.