Mother and son arrested in alleged armed robbery at Fort Myers arcade

The Brief

  • A mother and son were arrested after allegedly robbing Kings World Arcade in Fort Myers.
  • Deputies say Jose Suarez held a cashier at gunpoint and fled with cash, while his mother, Yideyela Suarez Cedeno, acted as the getaway driver.
  • Investigators used surveillance footage and license plate data to track down the suspects and recover evidence, including a BB gun.

ORLANDO, Fla. A mother and son have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at Kings World Arcade, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).

What we know:

Deputies say 22-year-old Jose Baez Suarez entered the arcade on July 18, held a cashier at gunpoint and fled the business with an undisclosed amount of cash.

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