MONTGOMERY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities investigating an armed robbery and carjacking have located the Blue 2006 Jeep Liberty that was taken from the Elk City Lake Overlook, according to Montgomery Co. Sheriff Ron Wade.
The vehicle was located just south of Independence city limits. The vehicle was unoccupied and will be returned to the owner. The suspect is still missing.
Just before 1p.m. Aug. 23, the Montgomery County Dispatch received a call of an armed robbery and vehicle theft that occurred at the Overlook NW of Independence, Kansas, according to Wade.
Deputies were told a younger white male in his 20’s with red hair and partially bald, approached the victim and brandished a handgun. The suspect ordered the victim at gunpoint to hand over his belongings.
The suspect then stole the victim’s blue 2006 Jeep Liberty bearing Kansas license 450-AOW.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Those who live in the Elk City Lake/Overlook area were asked to check their security cameras and contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office if you see anything that would be related to this incident.