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2 suspects sought in late night Microtel robbery

By Staff | Nov 30, 2016
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN Suspect from the Nov. 22 armed robbery at the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lehigh, at 1320 Business Way.
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN Suspect from the Nov. 22 armed robbery at the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lehigh, at 1320 Business Way.

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who robbed the Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lehigh at gunpoint on Nov. 22.

At about 10:30 p.m., two dark-skinned men walked into the hotel, at 1320 Business Way. Both men were armed with handguns and demanded cash from the register.

One of the suspects jumped the counter and removed an undisclosed amount of cash, as well as the employee’s purse. Both men then fled on foot.

One suspect is described as being in his late 20s, with his face covered by a bandana with white markings on it. The second suspect has a heavier build and had a dark cloth covering most of his face.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 800-780-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be made at: “http://www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com”>www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3tips app.