Kansas City Man Charged Federally After Metro Bank Robbery Spree
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a man accused of a series of bank robberies in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Weston R. Womack, from Kansas City, was arrested on Thursday, October 23, following a spree of robberies that took place over two days.
Kansas City Bank Robbery Spree Details
Womack allegedly targeted several banks using handwritten notes to demand money. The robberies occurred on October 22 and 23, primarily in Kansas City and Gladstone.
Incident Overview
- Date of Arrest: October 23
- Suspect Name: Weston R. Womack
- Location of Arrest: Kansas City
- Robbery Locations:
- US Bank at W. Gregory and Wornall Rd.
- UMB Bank at 49th and Main St.
- Robbery Times:
- US Bank: Around 2 p.m. on October 22
- UMB Bank: Just after 3:35 p.m. on the same day
- Injuries: None reported
During the robberies, Womack is reported to have fled the scene with undisclosed amounts of cash. The FBI is currently gathering more details regarding other potential incidents, including one in Gladstone.
Legal Proceedings
Following the investigation, bank robbery charges have been officially filed against Womack in the Western District Court of Missouri. Further legal actions will unfold as the case progresses.
