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Kan. armed robbery suspect had orange hair, wore surgical mask

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and have released security camera images.

Photo courtesy Topeka Police

Just after 12:35 p.m. Sunday, officers were dispatched to a robbery at Cricket Wireless, 1104 SW 6th Avenue in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

An employee reported a black male armed with a handgun entered the store and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect was described to be around 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with orange colored hair, wearing a dark colored Gap hooded sweatshirt, dark colored cargo pants, gray shoes with white soles, a black stocking cap, and a surgical mask on his face.

The suspect is believed to have left in a silver passenger car. There were no injuries.  The suspect was seen casing the store 5-10 minutes prior to the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Topeka Police.

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