‘Brown bag bandit’ robs 5 stores in 4 days

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is still searching for the “brown bag bandit” who went on a robbery spree in Lee and Collier counties two weeks ago.

Detectives are looking for information on a man who robbed five stores in the same fashion. He implied each time that he had a gun hidden underneath a brown paper bag and would leave with an unknown amount of cash.

The suspect would flee on foot and it is believed there was always a vehicle nearby.

Anyone with information on the suspect should call Crime Stoppers at 1-(800)-780-TIPS (8447). All callers will remain anonymous and will eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the mobile P3 app.