Police: Man dressed as a woman robs Fort Myers bank

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police are investigating a bank robbery Friday morning.

According to officials, a man dressed as a woman entered the C1 Bank located on Red Cedar Drive around 9:23 a.m.

The suspect demanded money from the teller with a small black handgun then fled on foot in an unknown direction.

The  suspect is described as having a medium build, medium complexion, around 5 feet 7 inches tall and wearing a long baggy black dress.

The suspect was wearing a short, angled bob style wig with large sunglasses and carried a large tan rattan style bag with pink flowers. The suspect had a black bandana around his neck that he used to cover his face.

Bank officials are currently working to provide police with video surveillance. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Dan Losapio at 239-321-7700, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

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