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FBI investigates bank robbery at Wells Fargo branch in Leawood, Kansas

Leawood Wells Fargo bank robbery suspect
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A bank robbery occurred at approximately 12:06 p.m. Thursday afternoon at a Wells Fargo in Leawood, Kansas.

The Wells Fargo is located at 2000 W 103rd Street in Leawood.

The suspect is described as a white male with medium build. He was wearing a black short sleeve shirt and a ballcap at the time of the robbery, according to the Kansas City FBI.

The suspect gave the bank teller a demanding note and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, according to officials.

No weapon was displayed during the time of the robbery and no injuries were reported.

This incident follows a recent increase in bank robberies in the area.

Bank robbery trends tend to fall and peak throughout the year, according to a spokesperson with the Kansas City FBI.

More information is expected to be released as this story develops.