Florida man used a wig as a disguise during robbery, deputies say. It worked against him
A man wearing a gray sweatshirt and a wig walked up to the cash register at a Florida 7-Eleven as if he was going to make a purchase.
But instead he pulled out a gun and demanded cash, Lee County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies say the wig helped them nab the robber.
According to the sheriff’s office, David Rodriguez, 28, walked into a Fort Myers 7-Eleven just after 9 p.m. Saturday, demanded cash and then took off.
Deputies responded after reports of “just-occured” robbery and were able to get a detailed suspect description of the suspect, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
The man was described as being in his 20s and wearing a gray hooded sweater and a wig.
Deputies searched the surrounding area with the help of a helicopter an canine units.
After “receiving additional witness information” deputies responded to a nearby apartment complex where they found Rodriguez.
“Deputies noted Rodriguez was sweating profusely,” the sheriff’s office said. “Deputies cleared the residence noting in plain view, a gray hooded sweater, several wigs and a large amount of wadded up cash in an open dresser drawer.”
Rodriguez was arrested and charged with robbery with a firearm. He was being held in Lee County Jail.
This story was originally published February 3, 2019 at 9:02 PM.
