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Cape Coral home invasion: Victim struck with a gun; suspects get away with cash

Cape Coral Police say they're investigating a home invasion SE 5th Pl
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UPDATE 1:14 p.m.

The Cape Coral Police Department has released further details about what happened in this incident.

Police say three masked suspects entered a home in southeast Cape Coral.

According to an update from the department, one of the suspects displayed a gun, but didn't fire; however, a victim was a struck with the weapon and sustained minor injuries.

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Cape Coral home invasion: Victim struck with a gun; suspects get away with cash

Neighbors heard a helicopter flying low, looking for the suspects.

"We were sitting there watching TV and I heard them go over, so we really didn't think much of it," one neighbor said. "It was just shortly after that that a police officer come knocking at the door."

The suspects did cause damage to the home, police say, and stole an undisclosed amount of cash before leaving the scene.

The investigation is active and ongoing, and as of Wednesday afternoon, no suspects are currently in custody.

Police says this is an isolated incident and does not appear to be a random act.

News of the home invasion has some people feeling uneasy.

"It's starting to make me nervous and I'm getting really concerned," another neighbor said.

That neighbor says the concern has grown because of this crime and just nearby, someone broke into at least six businesses last month.

"I want to see a bigger presence on 47th Terrace," the neighbor said.

Original Reporting:

Cape Coral Police say they're investigating a home invasion.

Several officers were on the scene and part of SE 5th Pl was closed off late Tuesday night, into Wednesday morning.

Cape Coral Home Invasion
Cape Coral Police investigate a home invasion on SE 5th Pl early Wednesday morning

The home is near SE 47th Terrace.

Cape Coral Police say they will update the investigation. We'll let you know as soon as there is new information.