A man has been arrested for robbing a grandparent who was dropping their grandchildren off at a day care in Fort Myers.
The incident happened near Palmer Preschool and Day care at 3808 Seago Lane on Thursday around 6:40 a.m.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the man opened the door to the vehicle the victim was in, pointed a handgun at their chest and demanded money.
The suspect then leaned over the victim, grabbed a purse on the passenger seat and ran eastbound from the scene.
FMPD said they canvassed the area, and with the help of K-9 units, they were able to locate the purse and contents just east of the day care.
Brandon Harris, 38, was identified as the suspect in the investigation. FMPD detectives found Harris at his residence on Friday and conducted a search warrant.
Detectives found the firearm used in the robbery, along with the clothes he was reportedly wearing during the crime.
Harris was arrested and is facing charges of robbery with a firearm and armed burglary of a conveyance. FMPD said additional charges are pending, and he will be transported to the Lee County Jail.
According to FMPD, the victim was not physically injured during the robbery.