A 46-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Saint John hotel.

Police say it happened shortly after midnight Wednesday morning 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 1-506-648-3333, or if you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or 1-800-222-T.I.P.S.