FORT MYERS, Fla. — Investigators with the Lee County Sheriff's Office have swarmed Schandler Hall Park in Tice.
UPDATE 2:15 P.M.
About half a mile away, deputies have blocked off Prospect Avenue near Onward Street. There are several deputies in the area, including some from the Tactical Narcotics Team. It's not clear if this is connected to the scene at the park. Fox 4 has requested more information from the sheriff's office.
UPDATE 11:30 AM
A woman who lives near the park shared a text message she got from the Lee County alert message system with Fox 4 Senior Reporter Kaitlin Knapp.
It gives a description of a suspect. The Lee County Sheriff's Office has not confirmed whether or not it's related to the case at the park.
It describes him as a Hispanic male, thin build, long dark hair trimmed short on the sides, a tear drop tattoo under his left eye, tattoo of baby feet on his left arm, and multiple tattoos on his right arm. He was last seen on a yellow bicycle wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
If you see him please call 239-477-1600.
UPDATE 11:10 AM
Fox 4 Senior Reporter Kaitlin Knapp reports that there are evidence markers at a picnic table in the park.
She also says detectives are going in and out of a restroom in the park. LCSO's helicopter is also circling the neighborhood.
Original Report:
They got to the scene at about 6:30 am Thursday.
The park is off of Palm Beach Blvd, in the Tice neighborhood.
Detectives have not said much about what they're investigating, except that it's an active scene.
This is a breaking news situation and Fox 4 has several crews at the park. We will update this story with new information as soon as it comes in.
