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Indianola police search for armed bank robber

Indianola police search for armed bank robber
WEBVTT CAUSING BODILY INJURY, AND ONE CASE OF BURGLARY. STEVE: INDIANOLA POLICE STILL LOOKING FOR A BANK ROBBER TONIGHT. IT HAPPENED AROUND 2:30 THIS AFTERNOON AT THE CITY STATE BANK ON INDIANOLA’S NORTHSIDE. ACCORDING TO KNIA RADIO, THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE WHO TRIED DISGUISING HIMSELF WITH MAKEUP. HE IS SAID TO BE BETWEEN 5’5" AND 5’8", WEIGHING BETWEEN 160 AND 170 POUNDS. WITNESSES SAY HE WALKED IN WITH A HANDGUN AND DEMANDED MONEY. POLICE SAY HE LEFT WITH AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF CA
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Indianola police search for armed bank robber
Authorities in Indianola said they are looking for a robber who stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a bank on the north side of the city.The robbery happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the City State Bank when a man walked in with a handgun, police told radio station KNIA/KRLS.Police said they are looking for a black man, around 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds. He was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and jeans.Nobody was hurt during the robbery. The Warren County Sheriff's Office has joined in on the search.Authorities urge people to use caution in the area. Call the Indianola Police Department with any information at 515-961-9400.Check back with KCCI-TV, kcci.com or our mobile app for developments to this story.

Authorities in Indianola said they are looking for a robber who stole an undisclosed amount of cash from a bank on the north side of the city.

The robbery happened around 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the City State Bank when a man walked in with a handgun, police told radio station KNIA/KRLS.

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Police said they are looking for a black man, around 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds. He was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

Nobody was hurt during the robbery. The Warren County Sheriff's Office has joined in on the search.

Authorities urge people to use caution in the area. Call the Indianola Police Department with any information at 515-961-9400.

Check back with KCCI-TV, kcci.com or our mobile app for developments to this story.

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