Layza Pinero Resto
•8/27/2026

Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's assistance in searching for two people accused of stealing from a Lee County Costco. According to Crime Stoppers, the two people used a laundry hauler to hold items they had purchased at the Costco on Cypress Lake Drive, but did not pay for the laundry hauler. Crime Stoppers says that one of the two people, a woman, hid a children's costume in her shoulder bag. Both people left in a dark gray Toyota RAV4. If you have information in this case, you are asked to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), on the P3 app, or on its website. You can remain anonymous, and if your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV