Robbery suspect pointed a gun at Dollar General employee in Fort Myers

Suspect in a Fort Myers robbery at Dollar General. CREDIT: SWFL Crime Stoppers

SWFL Crime Stoppers needs help identifying a person of interest related to a robbery at a Dollar General on New York Drive in Fort Myers.

According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, the male suspect was seen wearing a mostly black, multicolored Nike shirt with dark pants and dark shoes.

Crime Stoppers told WINK News, the suspect is accused of pointing a gun and robbing a store employee who was going to make a deposit at the bank.

Also, the suspect may drive a red minivan shown below.

If you can identify the suspect, or have any information about the suspect or crime, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780 TIPS or submit a tip on their P3 Tips mobile app.

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