Fifth Third Bank in Cape Coral robbed; suspect sought

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A robbery took place Monday afternoon at a Fifth Third Bank on Del Prado Boulevard South, the Cape Coral Police Department said.

The robbery happened around 1 p.m. at the bank on 2724 Del Prado Blvd. S. and area residents should expect an increased police presence for the next several hours.

A man was seen in handcuffs. The suspect is described as a man between 5’6″ and 5’7″ weighing approximately 200 pounds, wearing a blue hat and orange shirt, police said.

A firearm was displayed, but no injuries were reported, according to police.

St. Andrews School, located at 1509 SE 27th St., is on lockdown as a precaution, police said.

The circumsances leading up to the robbery were unclear.

Surveillance photos were released in hopes of finding the suspect:

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