Man robs Fort Myers Taco Bell

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police are searching for a man who robbed a Fort Myers Taco Bell late Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities say the suspect entered the Taco Bell located on the 3000 block of Cleveland Avenue around 5:39 p.m. and demanded money from an employee, implying he had a gun.

The man is described as being between 20 to 25 years of age, 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. Police say the man has bruises on his knuckles and tattoos on his hands.

If you have any information, call Detective Myra King at 239-321-7812, or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) 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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