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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Crime Stoppers, LCSO seek pair involved in Lehigh Acres burglary (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Authorities are asking Lehigh Acres residents to help identify two people wanted in connection with a vehicle burglary on the 12000 block of Amber Waves Road. If you recognize them, you can share tips anonymously with Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and may qualify for a cash reward of up to $3,000 if your information leads to an arrest.
• Arrests made after realtors reportedly assaulted and robbed during Lehigh Acres home showing (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — Two realtors were reportedly assaulted and robbed during a home showing on Roosevelt Avenue in Lehigh Acres, leading to two arrests and a search for four more suspects. Deputies say the encounter escalated from a dispute over retainer fees into violence, theft of luxury items, and the reported use of a gun and Taser. Both arrested men remain in Lee County Jail as the investigation continues.
• Deputy hits Lehigh Acres barbershop during county-wide chase (gulfcoastnewsnow.com) — A high-speed chase from Fort Myers into Lehigh Acres ended when a deputy crashed into Da Barber Shop before arresting the suspect. Staff awoke to shocking surveillance footage, but the sheriff's office says insurance will cover repairs. The driver now faces multiple charges tied to the chase, collisions, and his reported history of dangerous behavior.
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