Update: CCSO Releases Video From “Scream” Mask Robbery

UPDATE: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance video from the robbery at the Circle K store at 12800 U.S. 41 E. in East Naples early Tuesday morning. 
 

Click on the link to watch the video: http://youtu.be/t8xqqxk4-mQ

CCSO is asking for the community's help in identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.780.8477.

Earlier news release:
CCSO Searching For Suspect In 3^rd “Scream” Mask Robbery
Collier County Sheriff's Office
Posted Date:  11/4/2014 11:45 AM

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who detectives believe robbed two restaurants and a convenience store while wearing a mask from a popular Halloween movie.

CCSO has released surveillance images from the most recent robbery, which happened around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Circle K store at 12800 U.S. 41 E. in East Naples. 
   

In all three holdups, a tall, slender male armed with a handgun and wearing gloves, a dark hoodie and a “Scream” mask entered the business and demanded money. In each case the man made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

In the Circle K robbery, detectives said the suspect entered the store and pointed a firearm at the clerk and demanded cash. As a customer pulled into the parking lot, the suspect ordered the clerk to the floor and then hid behind a display until the customer entered. The robber then demanded the customer’s car keys and cell phone, neither of which the customer had on him.

The suspect then secured the clerk and customer in the bathroom, and left the store.

Detectives believe the suspect also robbed two restaurants over the weekend. Both robberies occurred while the businesses were closing for the night. 

At around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, the suspect entered Bamz Deli, 2464 Tamiami Trail E., East Naples, as three employees were closing the business. The man entered through the unlocked front door. Before leaving he locked the employees in the restroom.

At around 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, the suspect forced his way into Salsa Brava, 10265 Tamiami Trail N., North Naples, as one of two employees still at the business was leaving through the back door. Once inside, the suspect demanded money. When one of the employees pushed him, the suspect struck him with a closed fist. He left through the back door.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.780.8477. 

Original news release:
2 Restaurants Robbed At Closing Time
Posted Date:  11/3/2014 2:30 PM

Collier County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating two armed robberies at restaurants that took place over the weekend.

The crimes share similarities but detectives say it is too early in the investigations to say with certainty that they are related.

In both incidents, a tall, slender male armed with a handgun and wearing gloves, a dark hoodie and a “Scream” mask entered the business at closing time and demanded money. In each case the man made off with an undisclosed amount of cash.

At around 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, the suspect entered Bamz Deli, 2464 Tamiami Trail E., East Naples, as three employees were closing the business. The man entered through the unlocked front door. Before leaving he locked the employees in the restroom.

At around 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, the suspect forced his way into Salsa Brava, 10265 Tamiami Trail N., North Naples, as one of two employees still at the business was leaving through the back door. Once inside, the suspect demanded money. When one of the employees pushed him, the suspect struck him with a closed fist. He left through the back door.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.780.8477.