WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Wichita Police Department said a suspect wanted in Wednesday’s Wells Fargo Bank robbery has been identified and was arrested in Meade County.

The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. at 455 S. West St., at the intersection of Taft and West Street.

According to Public Information Officer Andrew Ford with the Wichita Police Department, a man walked into the bank, approached a teller, and announced the robbery. He demanded an unknown amount and currency from the teller.

“The male indicated to the teller that he had a weapon, but one was not presented. At that time, the teller did comply with the robber’s demands and gave him an undetermined amount of currency,” Ford said.

Wichita police released a photo of the suspect following the robbery.

Wells Fargo Bank Robbery suspect (Courtesy: Wichita Police Department)
Wells Fargo bank robbery suspect (Courtesy: Wichita Police Department)

The Meade County Sheriff’s Office said they received information about the suspect possibly traveling west on U.S. Highway 54. At around 2:25 p.m., a deputy saw the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The vehicle fled until it entered the city limits of Meade. The 67-year-old suspect was arrested. He is being held on suspicion of felony flee and elude and aggravated assault on a law officer in Meade County.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Wichita Police Department with the investigation.