Cape Coral Police investigate bank robbery

CREATED Jul. 13, 2012

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CAPE CORAL, Fla. -  Cape Coral Police are investigating a robbery reported Friday morning at Capital bank, 2209 Santa Barbara Blvd. South. 

A suspect was caught nearby in a home just after 11:00.  

K9 and aviation units assisted in the search for the man who fled the bank on a bicycle.  

Police say he later ditched the bike and his shirt on Southeast 16th Street.  He was wearing a pair of gray or faded black cargo shorts.  He is described as a white man about 5' 10", 140-150 pounds, with a skin disorder or scarring on his face.  

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cape Coral Police at 239-574-3223, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.