Cape Coral Police Department Arrests Suspect in Strong-Armed Bike Theft

CAPE CORAL, FL — The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested 27-year-old Marcus Nina (DOB 11/25/1998) following an investigation into a robbery that occurred on the evening of October 30, 2026.

At approximately 9:06 p.m. on October 30, CCPD officers responded to a report of a theft in progress in the 1400 block of Southwest 7th Court. Upon arrival, officers met with a juvenile victim who reported that while riding a bicycle with friends near a local sports field, two male suspects emerged from behind parked vehicles. One of the suspects forcefully pulled the victim from his bicycle before taking control of it and fleeing the scene.

Officers immediately initiated a neighborhood canvass and gathered crucial evidence. CCPD officers reviewed nearby security footage, which corroborated the victim’s account of the confrontation.

Through ongoing investigative follow-up, officers identified potential suspects linked to a recreation league operating in the vicinity at the time of the incident. Witness accounts and photo lineups helped officers identify Marcus Nina as the primary individual who forcefully removed the victim from the bicycle.

On November 5, 2026, following further investigative steps and a subject interview, Marcus Nina was taken into custody and transported to the Lee County Jail with the following charge:

  • Robbery by Sudden Snatching (F.S.S. 812.131)

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