Gulf Coast News
•9/1/2026

Lee County deputies are seeking the public's help to identify a man accused of breaking into the Bell Tower Park clubhouse by smashing a window. According to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, on August 29, between 2:50 a.m. and 3:10 a.m., an unknown man broke into the clubhouse after smashing a window. Surveillance video shows the man walking around the clubhouse gym as well as kicking in what appears to be a door. The man has dark hair and a medium build, and possibly has full-sleeve tattoos as well as a face tattoo, Crime Stoppers said. The man also appears on video to have sustained an injury to his upper right chest/shoulder area prior to the burglary, Crime Stoppers said. 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.