A 46-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Saint John hotel.
Police say it happened shortly after midnight Tuesday night in the north end.
A suspect armed with a weapon threatened staff and then fled on foot. He was arrested nearby.
The accused made a court appearance and is now behind bars. He will return to court today for a bail hearing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.