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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating after the owner of Cupini’s Italian Food was robbed in Westport early Tuesday morning.

Police said the owner was robbed at gun point around 7:45 a.m. as he was opening the store at Westport and Bell. The suspect reportedly hit the victim, causing him unknown injuries. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The suspect made his getaway after hailing a cab. Police located the cab driver, who was unaware of the assault. The cab driver said he drove the suspect to 3900 Baltimore where the man got out and walked away.

Police described the suspect as a black man wearing a hoody, about six feet tall with a medium build. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS Hotline at 816.474.TIPS.