LCSO reports arrest in back robbery
An investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Robbery Unit has led to an arrest in this case. Robert Bonia, DOB 4-12-71, of 19157 Birch Street was located at his residence during the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011. Bonia was arrested and is charged with one count of Robbery.
(Initial press release from October 19, 2011 at 6:00 pm)
Lee County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man that robbed the SunTrust Bank located at 18875 South Tamiami Trail shortly before 4 pm. The suspect, wearing a mask and camouflage jacket, approached a teller, handed her a bag and demanded money. The teller complied by putting an undisclosed amount of money in the bag. The suspect fled from the scene in a maroon colored vehicle. No weapon was displayed during the robbery and no one was injured.