CCSO Searching For Suspect In 3rd “Scream” Mask Robbery

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. 

2 Restaurants Robbed At Closing Time

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.

CCSO Launches ‘Stuff The Cuffs’ Holiday Food Drive

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the community to participate in its “Stuff The Cuffs” holiday food drive benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.

The drive will take place Monday, Nov. 3, through Thursday, Nov. 20. Drive participants will place their donations into receptacles adorned with an oversized pair of mock handcuffs. Canned and other nonperishable food items are being accepted.

Community members may drop off their donations in the main lobby of the CCSO administration building, 3319 U.S. 41 E., East Naples. Agency members will find receptacles at the Naples Jail Center, the second-floor break room in the administration building and at the agency’s facility at 2373 Horseshoe Drive, Naples.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank serves more than 30,000 individuals each month. In fiscal 2013-2014 it distributed 18.7 million pounds of food, provided 15.5 million meals, and turned every $1 into $6 worth of food for those in need.

Human Trafficking Awareness Event Nov. 8

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Collier County Coalition Against Human Trafficking, will hold an anti-human trafficking community event in Immokalee on Nov. 8.

The fifth annual “A Day Without Slavery” is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1^st St.

This event for seasonal farmworkers and members of the community will provide information on human trafficking awareness and ways to identify victims of human trafficking.

Members of the sheriff’s Immokalee substation, Human Trafficking Unit, and Crime Prevention Section will also be on hand to provide information about  other programs CCSO offers to the public. Other area service providers will be on hand to provide information and services to attendees.

This event will also feature entertainment, refreshments and activities for children. “A Day Without Slavery” is open to everyone regardless of immigration status. IDs will not be checked.

For more information, or if you would like to have a booth at the event, please call Marisol Schloendorn at 239.252.0060.

Traffic Alert: Saturday’s Swamp Buggy Parade To Shut Down Portion Of Tamiami Trail

Tamiami Trail North between Golden Gate Parkway and Fifth Avenue South will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 1, while the 64th annual Swamp Buggy Parade is underway.

All southbound traffic on Tamiami Trail North will be detoured eastbound onto Golden Gate Parkway and then southbound onto Goodlette-Frank Road.

All westbound traffic on Tamiami Trail East will be detoured northbound onto Goodlette-Frank Road and then westbound toward Tamiami Trail North.

Cross streets of Seventh Avenue North, Fourth Avenue North, Central Avenue, and Third Avenue South will remain open until the parade approaches these locations. Fifth Avenue South will remain open for the entire duration.

Parking will be within the side streets along Tamiami Trail North from Fleischmann Boulevard to Third Street South.

Travelers who do not have a destination in this vicinity may want to seek an alternate route.

Please drive with caution. Expect delays.

Missing Man Found

UPDATE: Travis Allen Reeves has been located and is safe.

Original news release:
Deputies Search For Missing Man
Posted Date:  10/30/2014 9:30 AM

Deputies are searching for a 36-year-old Golden Gate man who has been missing since early Thursday morning.

Detectives said Travis Allen Reeves was last seen leaving his residence at 4381 15th Ave. S.W. around midnight.

Family members believe Reeves may harm himself.

Reeves is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 170 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and a goatee. He was wearing a blue shirt, blue Dickie brand shorts, a gray hat with black stripes, and black sneakers with black socks.

He was last seen walking from his residence toward the direction of Collier Boulevard.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300.

Deputies Search For Missing Man

Deputies are searching for a 36-year-old Golden Gate man who has been missing since early Thursday morning.

Detectives said Travis Allen Reeves was last seen leaving his residence at 4381 15th Ave. S.W. around midnight.

Family members believe Reeves may harm himself.

Reeves is described as white, 5 feet 10 inches tall, about 170 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes and a goatee. He was wearing a blue shirt, blue Dickie brand shorts, a gray hat with black stripes, and black sneakers with black socks.

He was last seen walking from his residence toward the direction of Collier Boulevard.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239.252.9300.