Deputies look for suspect in Family Dollar robbery in Fort Myers

CREATED Mar. 7, 2013

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Lee County sheriff's detectives hope someone can shed light on an armed robbery that happened at a discount store on Palm Beach Boulevard.


Deputies were called to the Family Dollar Store located on Palm Beach Boulevard shortly after 7:00 p.m. on February 24.

The victim was working in the store when she was approached by a white male in his late teens to early twenties.  The suspect brandished a weapon and demanded money from the cash registers.  The victim complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money.  There were no injuries.

The suspect is approximately 5 foot 10 inches tall and was wearing a white tank top, blue jeans and a dark colored bandana.

If you know anything about this armed robbery, call the Lee County Sheriff's Office at (239) 477-1000.  Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.