Last week County Examiner shared stories reported by Southwest Florida news outlets NBC-2.com and the Englewood Sun about the law enforcement search and subsequent arrest of a man (emphasis mine) wearing a makeshift face mask who robbed a woman at a Publix supermarket.
And now on April 16 the News-Press reported two North Fort Myers convenience stores were robbed by a man wearing a bandana over his face.
A suspect alleged to have robbed two North Fort Myers convenience stores within an hour overnight is being sought by Lee County authorities.
Police reports said the first incident occurred at 11:27 p.m. Wednesday at the 7-Eleven at 15999 North Cleveland Avenue.
A store clerk said the male suspect entered the store wearing a bandana over his face and approached the counter.
Roughly a half hour later, at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, the same suspect walked into the Circle K at 4600 Bayline Drive.
After briefly browsing through the store, he approached the check-out county and pointed a gun at the clerk, again demanding all the money in the register. In fear for her life, the clerk complied, after which the suspect fled eastbound on foot.Now is not the time to let your guard down with the false sense of security that everyone you see wearing face masks is "safe" to be around. On the contrary, the age of COVID-19 is a reminder to always be cognizant of your surroundings.
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/city-of-miami-orders-people-to-wear-face-masks-at-grocery-stores-more/2217409/
