Suspect sought in Lehigh Acres armed robbery

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. Photos were released of a suspect wanted in connection to an armed robbery at a Walgreens on Homestead Road.

The robbery happened at about 1:45 a.m. Thursday morning when the suspect entered the store on 38 Homestead Road, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. The suspect had a gun in his left hand and demanded cash from the register.

The clerk handed over an undisclosed amount of cash. Authorities believe the suspect ran eastward after the robbery.

The man was described as between 5-foot-10 and 6-foot-2, thin and possibly in his 20s, Crime Stoppers said. He was last seen wearing a black mask and black Nike sneakers.

Anyone with information can leave an anonymous tip through the P3Tips mobile app, online or by calling 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All tipsters are eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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