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Suspect sought in cell phone snatching

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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Police asking your help finding the man pictured here.  He's accused of robbing a man outside the Bravo Supermarket on Palm Beach Boulevard.

Police say that on Tuesday, the victim had just pulled out his cell phone when the suspect ran up, stole it, and then took off toward the Harbor Palms Apartments on Edgewood Avenue.

The suspect is described at a male, approximately 5’07”, 30 to 40 years of age, with a medium build.  The suspect also had a beard and a receding hairline. The suspect was wearing a black zippered sweatshirt or jacket, red shorts, a white shirt, and wearing red sneakers.

If you recognize this guy, you're asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.