Executive Summary
- The FBI is offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an armed robbery suspect.
- The incident occurred on August 19 at a Kentucky Fried Chicken on SW 21st Street in Topeka, where a suspect demanded cash at gunpoint.
- The suspect is described as a tall man, approximately 6’0″ to 6’2″, who was wearing a grey hoodie and a full ski-mask.
- Authorities from the FBI and the Topeka Police Department are jointly investigating the case and seeking public assistance.
TOPEKA, Kan. – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $3,000 reward for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of a suspect who robbed a Topeka restaurant at gunpoint in August. The announcement was made in a joint effort with the Topeka Police Department, who are investigating the case alongside the FBI.
The armed robbery occurred shortly before 9:20 p.m. on August 19 at the Kentucky Fried Chicken located at 3920 SW 21st Street. According to authorities, a single individual entered the establishment armed with a handgun, demanded cash from the staff, and subsequently fled the scene on foot, heading north.
The FBI has released a detailed description of the suspect, identifying him as an adult male between 6’0” and 6’2” tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with blue-green eyes. At the time of the robbery, he was reportedly wearing khakis, black dress shoes, light grey gloves, a grey hoodie, a ball cap, and a full ski-mask. The weapon was described as a black-chrome handgun.
Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect or the incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to the FBI’s Kansas City Division at 816-512-8200 or to Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.