Burglary suspect uses stolen credit card to buy cigarettes

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A car burglary suspect used a stolen credit card at two different 7-Eleven stores in Fort Myers to purchase cartons of cigarettes, the Cape Coral Police Department said.

The credit card was taken during one of two vehicle burglaries that took place on May 3 between 4:20 a.m.- 6 a.m.

Two employees at the Starbucks, 4802 Chester St., had their vehicle windows broken out and purses stolen from inside, police said.

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

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