Dillons Robbery Update: Suspect Apprehended

On Friday, November 8, 2013 Tappan Danial Smith was arrested in Stevens County, Kansas. He was subsequently transported to Liberal. Smith is currently incarcerated in the Seward County Jail under a $50,000 bond.

Earlier Release From the Liberal Police Department

“On Tuesday, Nov. 5, at about 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a reported robbery at Dillon’s Supermarket (at) 1417 N. Kansas Avenue,”?LPD Captain Pat McClurg reported.

“Investigators learned that the male suspect entered the store and approached the customer service counter,”?he continued. “The suspect indicated he was armed and demanded cash. After receiving the money, the suspect left the store in an unknown direction.

“No injuries were reported,”?McClurg noted.

“Witnesses described the suspect as a white male in his 30s. He is approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall and medium build. He was clean shaven and was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt,”?he continued, adding, “The suspect may be driving a red 2010 Chevy Traverse with Kansas license plate 944DHJ.”