Man robbed friend who came to buy PlayStation: Police
Share this @internewscast.com

Background: Bodycam footage of Nicholas Flores being arrested (Lee County Sheriff”s Office). Inset: Nicholas Flores (Lee County Sheriff’s Office).

A Florida man is behind bars after police say he tied up his friend, held him at his home, and robbed his bank account.

In a Facebook update, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 32-year-old Nicholas Flores, who faces charges of robbery, kidnapping, and possession of a controlled substance.

As per the police report, Flores arranged to meet an acquaintance to negotiate the sale of a PlayStation 5. This acquaintance, whose identity was not disclosed by authorities, visited Flores’ residence on Monday. While there, Flores reportedly grabbed a machete and rendered the visitor unconscious by choking him. Upon regaining consciousness, the acquaintance found his wrists and legs allegedly restrained with zip ties and duct tape.

Flores had left his friend while he made several bank transactions, taking money from his friend’s account and putting it in his own.

Love true crime? Sign up for our newsletter, The Law&Crime Docket, to get the latest real-life crime stories delivered right to your inbox.

Authorities stated that Flores purportedly detained his acquaintance for several hours. The trapped individual managed to flee the next morning while Flores was sleeping.

The friend was brought to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

More from Law&Crime: ‘You can’t afford not to pay me’: Man kidnapped, tased, and robbed his ex-business partner after warning there would be ‘consequences’ for ending partnership, police say

When police executed a search warrant at Flores’ home, they found the same materials allegedly used to restrain his friend as well as cocaine and methamphetamine. Flores was arrested at his home and booked on charges of robbery, kidnapping, and possession of a controlled substance.

According to reporting by the Fort Meyers News-Press, Flores is being held without bond and is scheduled to be arraigned in court on Aug. 11.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Man Convicted for Fatally Shooting Estranged Wife

Background: News footage captures the aftermath of the incident where Tony Morris…

Week One of Diddy’s Incarceration

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, disgraced music mogul, begins a new fight for a…

Nurse Alters Plea in Unauthorized Foot Amputation Case

Background: Spring Valley Senior Living and Healthcare Campus in Spring Valley, Wisconsin…

Tragic Incident at McDonald’s: Employee Allegedly Kills Manager Following Dispute

Inset: Jennifer “Jamma” Harris, tragically stabbed by a coworker at a Michigan…

Minnesota Father Beheaded Teen Boy and Disposed of His Body in a Dumpster

A Minnesota man whose 16-year-old son was found dead last month was…

Father Charged with Infant’s Tragic Death and Mistreatment: DA Reports

Jakob Krause (Washington County). An Arkansas man is facing capital murder charges…

Officer Sean Houle Survives Shooting and Rescues Drowning Victim

“Are you Mac?” As I looked at the handsome young man walking…

Frustrated Judge Criticizes Department of Justice Lawyer at Abrego Garcia Hearing

Inset: Kilmar Abrego Garcia in an undated photo (CASA). Background: President Donald…

Man Arrested for Stalking and Threatening Ex-Wife and Child

Inset: Taylor Warford (23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office). Background: The Jefferson County…

Update: Suspect in Alabama Double Homicide Arrested After Mother and Daughter Discovered Dead in Auburn Home

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has canceled a statewide AMBER Alert for…

Georgia Teen Faces Adult Charges Months After Delivering Tearful Eulogy; Accused of Killing Mother and Stepfather, Police Report

A 17-year-old teenager from Georgia has been accused of murdering her mother…

Man Arrested in Connection with New York Child Sexual Battery Case

Staff report from Gainesville Police Department social media post GAINESVILLE, Fla. –…