Robber hits up Topeka Kwik Shop

Story by 49 News Report

8:08 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008

Location of robbery

Topeka Police need your help locating a robbery suspect.

The Kwik Shop, 1114 N. Topeka Blvd., was the target of a robbery Wednesday night.

The suspect was armed with a gun and was last seen leaving eastbound, from the shop on foot.

No one was hurt during the robbery.

Anyone with information that might lead to an arrest in this case is asked to call police.

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Topeka Police (non-emergency): (785) 368-9400
Topeka Crime Stoppers (for anonymous tips): (785) 234-0007
Crimes in Shawnee County (non-emergency): (785) 368-2200
Kansas Bureau of Investigation: 1-800-KS-CRIME (800-572-7463)


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