Woman, 70, robbed at North Fort Myers Wal-Mart

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Surveillance footage appears to show the truck driven by an unidentified suspect in the robbery of a 70-year-old woman in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart in North Fort Myers. (Photo via Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers)

NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A 70-year-old woman was robbed Saturday in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said.

The woman suffered minor injuries from a fall after the suspect, who remains at large, allegedly snatched her purse just before 6 p.m. at the Wal-Mart on 545 Pine Island Road, according to Crime Stoppers.

The suspect fled in what appeared to be a tan or light brown Toyota Tacoma or Tundra with a missing tailgate, Crime Stoppers said. The vehicle headed northbound on U.S. 41.

Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800-780-TIPS to leave an anonymous tip and become eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips can also be made online or on the P3Tips mobile app.

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