Cape Coral detectives searching for robbery suspect

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Detectives are asking for your help identifying a robbery suspect.

Police are looking for a suspect in a robbery that occurred in the early morning hours of April 7 in the 1200 block of SE 6 Terrace.

Officials say the suspect attacked the victim at his residence, beat him, and stole valuables, including the victim’s car.

According to authorities, the suspect was a casual acquaintance of the victim and was at the residence, initially under invitation.

Detectives do not believe this to be a random act. Investigators believe the suspect is a Canadian national. The suspect is described as a man in his early 20s, with short, dirty blond/light brown hair.

Surveillance photos provided by authorities are from a nearby store where the suspect conducted a transaction prior to the robbery.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip. Go to www.capecops.com/tips or text a tip- text CCPD+”Your Message” to CRIMES (274637). Finally, you can call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.