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Kansas City, Kansas, police and FBI investigating armed bank robbery

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating an armed bank robbery that took place Wednesday in KCK.

The incident happened around 2:59 p.m. Wednesday at Country Club Bank, located at 11006 Parallel Parkway, according to KCKPD.

Police said a 5-foot-8-inch, "heavyset" man entered the bank and was armed. He pointed a weapon at employees as he made threats and demanded money.

Police said he fled in a vehicle, which was later found near Interstate 435 and Leavenworth Road.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-8477.

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