Man steals nearly $2K worth of items from Saks Fifth Avenue

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Authorities are looking for a man who distracted employees at the Saks Fifth Avenue store at the Bell Tower Shops before running off with nearly $2,000 in shirts.

On Nov. 20, authorities say the man picked out a $295 Burberry shirt and a $595 hoodie. When he brought the items to the register, he asked a store employee if he could see some shoes. While she turned around to assist the man, he grabbed another shirt and ran out of the door with all three items, which totaled $1,185 in value.

A loss prevention officer at the store said he recognized the suspect from previous thefts.

The suspect is described as being between 20 and 25 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall, with short dreads and short facial hair. He is known to use LeeTran as a means of transportation.

If you have any information, call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477). All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting a tip to CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.

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