Florida couple wears matching Cookie Monster pajamas during attempted armed robbery at hardware store: police

 A Florida couple is behind bars after police said they attempted armed robbery at a Cape Coral Lowe's Hardware store on Sunday while wearing matching Cookie Monster pajamas.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, 22-year-old Charlie Perez and 19-year-old Jalina Sepulveda went to a Lowe's Hardware store on Sunday wearing matching Cookie Monster pajamas and tried to leave the store without paying for several items.

When the store's loss prevention team contacted the pair, police said the man displayed a gun in his waistband, made threats and left the store.

Police raided the area, but were not successful in arresting the couple.

On Monday, police were able to trace and arrest the couple.

Perez and Sepulveda are both in the Lee County Jail and bond has not been set.

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Perez is charged with robbery with a weapon charge and Sepulveda is charged with robbery with a weapon and battery charge.

According to Lee County Jail records, Sepulveda was also arrested on battery charges in October 2023.