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Americus Hotel robbery suspect arrested after wild foot chase in Allentown

Americus Hotel robbery suspect arrested after wild foot chase in Allentown
Americus Hotel robbery suspect arrested after wild foot chase in Allentown 00:25

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (CBS) – Police have arrested a robbery suspect after a wild foot chase in Allentown. Police say 41-year-old Samuel Santiago-Delgado robbed the Americus Hotel and its guests at knifepoint.

CBS3 was told police chased the suspect through the streets and into a creek after the suspect allegedly jumped off the Linden Street bridge.

There is no word on what or how much was allegedly stolen by Santiago-Delgado.  

CBS3 was also told the suspect may have dropped more than $300 on the street as he attempted to get away.

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