The Marco Island Police Department wants your help to identify two suspects involved in a business burglary in the SunTrust Bank building on Tuesday. According to police, credit cards were taken from a purse at the bank and used to purchase gift cards at a Winn-Dixie. If you recognize the suspects or have information, you […]
A pair attempted a different kind of bank robbery, officials are saying.
The Marco Island Police Department say it is seeking two people suspected of stealing credit cards Tuesday from a purse at a bank.
The department released information Tuesday about the theft at the SunTrust Bank building, 950 North Collier Ave.
Trail proposed in Collier County to help protect pedestrians, cyclists
Published: May 13, 2021 5:41 PM EDT
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A proposed trail in Collier County will help protect walkers and bikers – and make sure tragedy doesn’t strike again.
The Paradise Coast Trail is expected to be 70 miles long, and it will get people who walk, run or bike away from distracted drivers.
Avid cyclist Cristin Madden of Bonita Springs survived a devastating hit-and-run crash in Alva that claimed the life of her friend on March 14.
“I think about it every day,” she said.
The two were hit from behind, killing 64-year-old Debra Purcaro and gravely injuring Madden.
Naples Daily News
Six vehicles were stolen early Monday on Marco Island and a handful of others were burglarized, the Marco Island Police Department said in a release.
Two vehicles were recovered on the island as was one that was stolen from Pinellas County.
In addition, 14 vehicles were entered or burglarized in incidents occurring on Sheffield and Devon courts, Copeland Drive, and Ludlow Road.
The vehicles yet to be recovered are a 2019 black Lincoln Navigator (Georgia license plate RTC833), a 2017 white Ford F-350 with a raised suspension (Florida license plate 16GUB), a 2018 charcoal Chevy Silverado (Florida license plate CRX02), and a 2007 black Lexus sedan (Florida license plate 229RYK).
Driver runs away after forcing SUV off road, wrecking own car
Published: May 11, 2021 7:00 AM EDT
Updated: May 11, 2021 11:02 AM EDT
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A hit-and-run driver’s car burst into flames following a crash Monday night in Lehigh Acres.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a Ford sedan and a Jeep SUV were traveling west in the inside lane of Lee Boulevard around 9:20 p.m., approaching Alaska Boulevard, with the Jeep traveling ahead of the Ford. According to witnesses, the Ford was traveling at a high rate of speed, possibly racing an unknown white sedan.
The front of the Ford collided with the rear of the Jeep, forcing the Jeep to travel off the roadway and into a grass ditch. The driver and passenger, two 58-year-old men from Lehigh Acres, suffered minor injuries.