Authorities need help identifying suspected Lee County jewel thief

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Detectives need help finding a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says the man walked into Larry’s Pawn Shop on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice on Saturday and asked to see a Cuban link necklace and a Jesus pendant.

He took a phone call while looking at the items and ran out of the store with the stolen goods.

The suspect got into a white sedan and drove off.

The chain and pendant are valued at nearly $7,000.

If you recognize the suspect, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477.

Click here to submit a tip online.

If the information you give leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

In 2023, SWFL Crime Stoppers approved more than $66,000 in rewards.

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