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As the saying goes, only in Florida.
A mother and son duo have been charged with attempted robbery of a Fort Myers area arcade.
The Lee County Sheriff's Office charged 43-year-old Yideyla Suarez and her 22-year-old son, Jose Suarez, with the robbery. Authorities said Jose held an employee at gunpoint while Yideyla acted as the getaway driver. The incident occurred on July 18.
Surveillance footage from nearby businesses determined Suarez entered the arcade, robbing the cashier and fleeing to his mother's vehicle, which was waiting for him nearby the business.
Deputies used the surveillance video to identify the license plate on the getaway car, leading to the arrest of Yideyla and Jose Suarez. Yideyla has since bonded out, while Jose remains in custody.
Detectives said they recovered clothing and a black BB gun resembling the weapon used in the robbery.
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
