UPDATE (9:00 AM)-- Crime Stoppers needs your help to find a man who held up a Taco Bell in Fort Myers.
The incident happened at 2:30 am.
The suspect was armed. He struck an employee and demanded cash.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers.
SEARCH IS ON FOR TACO BELL ROBBERY SUSPECT! This man held up the North Fort Myers restaurant around 2:30 this morning, armed with a sharp object. He struck the employee, while demanding cash from the safe. If you can ID him, call us at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). Your tip could = $$ pic.twitter.com/WVoORUM3d6
— SWFL Crime Stoppers (@SWFLCrime8477) January 20, 2021
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation at a Taco Bell on Pondella Road and US 41.
Crime scene tape surrounded the area, and deputies were seen interviewing people.
Detectives later arrived on the scene.
Fox 4 is working to gather more information regarding this incident.
This story is breaking and will be updated with the latest information as we receive it.