Suspects' photos released in Discount Battery burglary try

Investigators have released seven video surveillance images depicting the two burglars and their vehicle involved in a shooting Tuesday night that occurred during an attempted burglary on Palm Beach Boulevard .

A truck rammed the back fence of Discount Battery, 3911 Palm Beach Blvd., and the business owner, who was at the battery shop, shot at the truck, said Sgt. Aaron Colson.

"We have a 'Stand Your Ground' shooting here," he said.

From what the police know, Colson said, no one was injured.

Patricia Lowe had just finished making dinner for her son when she heard a Doberman bark and then five gunshots about 8:45 p.m.

Lowe, 69, lives in the closest apartment of the complex next to the battery store.

She said the Doberman belongs to the shop, which closes about 5:30 p.m.

Her adult son, Michael Lowe, said he heard the gunshots and ran outside. He said when he asked the employee if he knew about the gunshots, the employee responded with: "Yeah, that was me."

"It's a little close for me," said Patricia Lowe, who moved into the apartment complex a few weeks ago. "... It was a rude awakening."



Fort Myers police Wednesday said the businesses owner advised that two men in a pickup truck forcefully entered the fenced compound to the business and were seen attempting to hook a trailer up to their vehicle.

The owner discharged a firearm at the suspects who fled the scene.

The suspect vehicle is described as a gray four-door pickup truck possibly either a Dodge or Ford product. Both male suspects were described as six feet tall, weighing 250 pounds. One suspect wore a gray shirt, tan shorts and white shoes while the other was wearing a black shirt, tan shorts and white shoes.

"The victim's use of force during the burglary will be reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation," said police spokesperson Lieutenant Victor Medico.

Police ask anyone with information to please call FMPD Detective Matt Sellers at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the burglary suspects could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.