Estero 7-Eleven clerk punched during robbery

Photos via Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers

ESTERO, Fla. Four people are accused of punching a 7-Eleven employee unconscious and taking several packs of cigarettes early Saturday morning, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said.

The robbery happened around 3:35 a.m. at the convenience store on 21200 Three Oaks Pkwy, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. Following the robbery, the group then left the convenience store in a four-door car.

Anyone with information should call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips can also be submitted online of via the P3Tips mobile app.

The 7-Eleven provided surveillance photos in hopes of identifying the suspects:

Photo via Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers

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