‘Backpack burglar’ accused of string of Cape Coral incidents

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CAPE CORAL Fla., – A suspect canvassed a southeast Cape Coral neighborhood, breaking into four cars and stealing tools from a construction site, police said.

They are calling him the “backpack burglar” because he is pictured in surveillance video wearing a book bag.

If you have any information on the identity of the suspect, you are asked to please contact the Cape Coral Police Department at 239-574-3223. You can also submit an anonymous tip to www.capecops.com/tips, text a tip- text CCPD+”Your Message” to CRIMES (274637), or call Crimestoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

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