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Two suspects in the robbery of a Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres, Monday, October 17, 2022. Credit: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers Deputies are looking for two men they say robbed a Family Dollar store in Lehigh Acres on Monday night. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at around 8:20 p.m. to a reported robbery at the Family Dollar located at 3519 Lee Blvd. A man with a covered face, wearing a black shirt and blue pants, and a man wearing a blue hoodie, black pants and white shoes entered the business and demanded money from the clerk. One suspect threatened to shoot the victim if he did not comply, though no weapon was displayed. The suspect in the black shirt went behind the counter, took an undisclosed amount of money from the register, entered an enclosed glass cabinet and removed several packs of Newport cigarettes. Both suspects then left the business, heading west. Anyone with information on the identity and whereabouts of the suspects can call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. All callers will remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips may be made online or on the P3Tips mobile app.