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Deputies investigating report of suspicious vehicle near Tropic Isles Elementary

The incident was reported an hour after police say there was an attempted child abduction in Cape Coral.
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NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Lee County Sheriff's Office has an increased presence outside of Tropic Isles Elementary School Wednesday morning following a report of suspicious vehicle. It happened on Orange Grove Boulevard near Pondella Road around 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says someone saw an older model black SUV with black rims and the person inside made contact with a juvenile.

The juvenile, who deputies say is unknown at this time, did not tell anyone of an inappropriate incident.
At least 10 deputies are completing roving and foot patrols within and around the school grounds, LCSO said.

This comes as Cape Coral police are investigating an attempted abduction of ajuvenile who was waiting at a bus stop Wednesday morning.

Out of an abundance of caution, deputies say they are in the area patrolling and are asking for any information from the public.

If you happened to have seen anything suspicious in that area, particularly involving a dark SUV, you can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com.