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Authorities Search for Armed US Marshall Impersonator in South Florida

Federal authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man impersonating a U.S. Marshal in Ft. Myers.

Authorities say a white or Hispanic male entered the Suncoast Credit Union Tuesday, located at 4491 Underwood Drive in Fort Myers.

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the man was wearing a bulletproof vest, badge, and had a holstered firearm on his hip. He identified himself as a U.S. Marshal and asked the staff a series of strange questions. The suspect spoke with a New York accent.

Authorities say the man may be from the Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach area.

The male was also reported to have been inside the Check Cashing Store located at 4901 Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers.

Anyone who can help identify the man is urged to contact Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS(8477) or the Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers office at (305) 471-TIPS.

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