Police searching for man accused of robbing Lehigh Acres RaceTrac

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A man is accused of robbing a Lehigh Acres RaceTrac at gunpoint.

On Wednesday, deputies responded to the RaceTrac on Lee Boulevard and Alvin Avenue in reference to a robbery with a firearm.

An employee working during the robbery told deputies that a man entered the store wearing a green ski mask, gloves and a backpack.

She explained that the man pointed the gun toward her and demanded money.

After she handed the suspect $200 from the cash register, he fled in a black 4-door sedan, which traveled north on Alvin Ave.

Violent Crimes Unit detectives are actively investigating the situation and following all leads.

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