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Police investigate 3 crime scenes in Lehigh Acres

Crime Spree and S.W.A.T. in Lehigh Acres
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Three businesses along Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres are under investigation after reports of robberies taking place.

The robberies happened at a Dollar Tree, an Advanced Auto Parts, and a Subway, all on Lee Boulevard around 1 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

A man who robbed a Subway threatened employees with a gun, according to a Lee County Sheriff's Office spokesperson.

Later Sunday, deputies surrounded a home off 21st Street SW in Lehigh Acres.

Police are not sure if all three robberies are connected.

This is an ongoing investigation.