Masked Gunman Robs Leawood Sarpino's Pizza

This morning we've got another peek at crime rising in parts of the metro that have been considered relatively safe.

Even worse . . . Pandemic dress codes seem to have helped in the heist.

Here's a not so great suspect description . . .

"The man is described as in his 30s and wearing a grey Minnesota Vikings hoodie, dark blue pants, brown shoes, a medical face mask and white gloves. Police said the suspect entered Sarpino's and brandished a weapon while demanding money from employees. He left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported by employees."

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Armed suspect robs Leawood Sarpino's Pizzeria Monday morning

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Leawood pizza restaurant was robbed early Monday morning. The Sarpino's Pizzeria on 135th Street was robbed around 2 a.m. by a man with a weapon. The man is described as in his 30s and wearing a grey Minnesota Vikings hoodie, dark blue pants, brown shoes, a medical face mask and white gloves.

Police looking for suspect who robbed Leawood pizza shop

LEAWOOD, Kan. - Leawood police are looking for a suspect who robbed Sarpino's Pizzeria Monday morning. According to the Leawood Police Department, the suspect went inside the pizza shop, showed a weapon, and demanded money from the employees. The suspect, identified as a black male in his 30's, left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.

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