Suspect caught on camera in armed robbery at Palmona Park arcade

The suspect in an armed robbery at Vegas Knights Arcade in Palmona Park. Credit: Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers

Deputies are searching for a suspect caught on camera during the Sunday armed robbery of an arcade in Palmona Park.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the man in the picture committed an armed business robbery at Vegas Knights Arcade, located at 13971 N. Cleveland Ave., around 11 p.m. The suspect was armed with a black firearm and demanded money out of the cash register. He left the scene with an unknown amount of cash and a purse with several items inside.

Shortly before this incident, the Cape Coral Police Department says it responded to a similar incident involving a suspect matching his description. If anyone has any information or can help identify the suspect, you can call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. All callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Tips may also be made online or on the P3Tips mobile app.

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