Surveillance photos released in Lehigh Acres home invasion

Authorities have released home surveillance photos of three suspects in a Jan. 9 home invasion where a family was held at gunpoint.

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Authorities have released home surveillance photos of three suspects in a Jan. 9 home invasion where a family was held at gunpoint.

The trio entered the Manuel Street East home just after 6:15 a.m., and over the course of a few hours, the men scoured the house while two adults and five children were held.

Investigators could not provide a detailed description of the suspects, but said one of them possibly had a tattoo around his left eye.

Anyone with information about the suspects is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash award of up to $1,000. Tips can also be submitted at swflcrimestoppers.org or by texting CRIMES (274637), keyword: REWARD.

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