Police Link Attacks On Five Florida, Georgia Real Estate Agents
Brunswick real estate agent Bene Lance (pictured, left) was threatened with pepper spray and tied up last Thursday while showing a vacant house.
Her diamond rings were taken.
Investigators believe the same man also committed abduction-robberies in Florida's Flagler, Volusia and Brevard counties, as well as Lowndes County in south Georgia, said Lt. Ted McDonald of the Glynn County Police Department.
"There's no evidence any of these crimes are sexually oriented," McDonald said Wednesday. "It appears robbery is the only motive we can identify."
Other people may be assisting the robber, he said.
The suspect is described as a large man with brown hair and a mustache and goatee. He is reported between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing more than 300 pounds.
On Monday, Glynn Couny police released a sketch (pictured, right) of the suspect, based on the Brunswick victim's description.
Police say the man could be driving one of two suspect vehicles:
- A green, compact car -- possibly a Ford Escort -- with a Florida license plate.
- A full-size Chevrolet extended-cab pickup truck, gold or pewter in color, with gray primer spots.
- July 22, 2003: Police Put Face On Man Wanted In Realtor Assault
- July 19, 2003: Brunswick Real Estate Agent Tied Up; Uses Tongue To Call For Help
- July 18, 2003: Search On For Man Who Tied Up Glynn Real Estate Agent
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