Investigators release new surveillance video, set $6K reward for multi-state fugitive

A reward has been set for a multi-state fugitive accused of killing her husband in Minnesota and a woman on Fort Myers Beach.

The U.S. Marshal Service is now offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 56-year-old Lois Reiss. Florida Crime Stoppers is also offering a reward of up to $1,000.

Riess is accused of fatally shooting her husband in late March in Minnesota and stealing $20,000 from his bank account. She’s also accused of befriending Pamela Hutchinson, 59, of Bradenton, then killing her at an apartment complex on Fort Myers Beach.

Riess, who is considered armed and dangerous, is believed to be driving Hutchinson’s white Acura TL with a Florida license plate of Y37TAA.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office warned Riess’ motive of operation is to “befriend women who resemble her and steal their identity.”

These surveillance videos, released by the sheriff’s office, shows Riess at Marina Village on Fort Myers Beach and leaving in an Acura she’s accused of stealing from the victim, Pamela Hutchinson:

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