FMPD searching for gas station robbery suspect

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a gas station Sunday.

Around 8:32 p.m., the Fort Myers Police Department responded to the Sunoco located at 4087 Palm Beach Boulevard in reference to an armed robbery.

Authorities say the suspect entered the business with a long gun and demanded money from the store clerk. The suspect then fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction.

The suspect is described as a man approximately 6 feet 4 inches tall, wearing a black long sleeved shirt, black pants and black mask. Detectives were able to retrieve store video surveillance which captured the entire incident.

If you have any information, call FMPD Detective Jesus Ramos at 239-321-7762, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD.  Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the robbery suspect could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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