The public today is being asked to help the Lee County Sheriff’s Office to find a man who has used stolen credit cards in the area.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle burglary on Monday Sept. 19. The incident occurred two days previously while the victim’s vehicle was parked on Fort Myers Beach at the public access near Strandview Ave., according to the Sheriff’s Office.

A report was completed by an alternate response officer and forwarded to detectives with Sheriff’s Office Charlie District which is continuing the investigation.

Authorities said the investigation reveals the victim’s wallet was stolen from the vehicle. Debit and credit cards were in the wallet and subsequently used at various locations for purchases totaling more than $500.

Once the fraudulent purchases were discovered, the victim cancelled the cards and the suspect was unsuccessful at additional attempts to use them.

Detectives have obtained surveillance footage of the white male suspect using the cards at a local supermarket and a drug store. Two accompany this story, below right.

Anyone who can identify

the man is asked to call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at (239) 477-1000 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477). Anonymous tips may also be made online at “http://www.swflcrimestoppers.org”>www.swflcrimestoppers.org, through the TipSubmit app on any iPhone or by texting CRIMES (274637) Keyword: REWARD.