Suspect sought in Fort Myers vehicle theft

FORT MYERS, Fla. A suspect remains at large after a vehicle was stolen from a Target parking lot, the Fort Myers Police Department said.

The theft occurred on Jan. 21 at the superstore on 9350 Dynasty Drive, according to police.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Rochelle Curr at 239-321-7798, or leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

Surveillance photos were released with hopes of identifying the suspect:

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