Staff Report / napleslocal.org

**Naples Man Arrested for Robbery and Assault**

On October 15, 2024, at around 5:00 PM, the Naples Police Department responded to a report of a robbery that occurred in the parking lot of Park Shore Plaza, located at 4255 9th Street North.

The victim reported that her boyfriend, Gage Braatz, 24, of Lee County, had assaulted her, physically restrained her, and stolen her prescription medication. The victim managed to escape from Braatz's vehicle, but he allegedly attempted to hit her with the car as he fled the scene.

With the help of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, officers located and apprehended Braatz while he was hiding in his residence in the 1300 block of Jeronimo Drive.

Braatz has been charged with Strong Arm Robbery, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Battery. He is currently held at the Naples Jail Center. The Naples Police Department has expressed gratitude for the collaboration with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in ensuring community safety.

Source: Naples Police Department | Naples FL | Facebook

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Fort Myers, FL

355 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL

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