The
Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a
convenience store in East Naples on Thursday night.
Deputies
responded to the 7-Eleven store at 1183 Airport-Pulling Road S. near Estey
Avenue around 10:55 p.m. for an armed robbery. The robber entered
the store and approached an employee. The robber had his right hand in a paper
bag, which he placed against the employee’s head. He then demanded money.
The
employee told detectives he did not see a gun but stated he felt something hard
against his head.
The
robber removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and left the
store.
No
injuries were reported.
Deputies,
assisted by K-9 and Aviation units, searched the area but were unable to locate
the suspect.
Detectives have released a store surveillance photo of the suspect.
Detectives
said the suspect is described as a light-skinned black male, 6 feet to 6 feet 2
inches tall and 190 pounds. He wore a gray sweatshirt with a maroon stripe on
the shoulder and possibly “Florida State” across the front. He wore a blue wrap
around part of his face and head.
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 call Crime
Stoppers at 1.800.780.TIPS (8477).
