On October 27, 2024, the Naples Police Department was notified about a robbery at the 1200 block of 5th Avenue North. The victim reported being approached by a suspect who demanded cash. The victim refused to comply and received a punch in the face with a closed fist. The suspect then pushed the victim to the ground and attempted to steal his wallet. After failing to obtain the wallet, the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle.

Detectives with NPD conducted interviews and reviewed footage from video surveillance and was able to positively identify the suspect as Eric Marell Cook, a 57-year-old convicted felon with three prior arrests for Robbery.

On October 31, 2024, Cook was placed under arrest for Robbery and was transported to the Collier County Jail.