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Fort Myers Police seeking the identity of the Robert E. Lee vandals

Posted at 4:58 PM, Mar 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-21 16:33:05-04

The Fort Myers Police Department needs the assistance of the public in identifying two male subjects who were involved with damaging the bust of General Robert E. Lee in Downtown Fort Myers. The statue was found knocked of its pedestal at the intersection of First Street and Bay Street on Tuesday March 12, 2019. If anyone has information regarding the identity of one or both the individuals, please contact FMPD Detective Amanda Averill at 239-321-7797 or aaverill@fmpolice.com.

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