UPDATE: May 30, 11:45 a.m.: The U.S. Attorney has charged Christopher L. Curtner, 41, in connection with the Tuesday bank robbery.
In a release from Acting United States Attorney Jeffrey P. Ray, after briefly speaking with the teller, Curtner wrote a note saying, "give me the money this is a robbery."
Using surveillance video and tips, KCPD officers located Curtner as he was entering a second financial institution.
Curtner could face up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after a pre-sentence investigation.
Previous story: A man handed a South Plaza bank teller a note Tuesday morning, demanding money, grabbed cash and left the bank.
A news release from the Kansas City office of the FBI stated the robbery happened about 9:30 a.m. at the UMB Bank at 4920 Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
The suspect took an undisclosed amount of money and fled. No arrest had been made as of Tuesday afternoon.
According to the FBI news release, the suspect is about 5 feet, 5 inches to 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a slender build.
He wore a brown hooded sweatshirt with a black T-shirt underneath, brown pants and multi-colored sneakers.
No injuries were reported.
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