Deputies investigate Fifth Third bank robbery in East Naples

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Deputies are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect who fired a gunshot while robbing a bank Wednesday morning.

Deputies say around 8 a.m., the suspect approached employees as they were opening the Fifth Third Bank located on Price Street in East Naples.

He displayed a handgun, fired a shot and forced one employee to open the vault before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.

According to authorities, as the suspect left, he stole a silver 2008 Hyundai Sonata. Deputies later recovered the car submerged in a body of water off Auto Ranch Road.

The suspect was wearing a camouflage shirt, jeans and a tan ball cap. His face was covered with a mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call CCSO at 239-252-9300, or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477).

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