Orlando police stop LYNX bus, arrest suspect accused in attempted robbery
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Orlando police arrested a man accused of threatening a victim with a firearm during an attempted robbery at a bus stop Monday.
Officers responded to the 3400 block of Conroy Road after the victim reported the incident.
Investigators learned the suspect had boarded a LYNX bus and left the area.
Police located the bus traveling on John Young Parkway and conducted a felony traffic stop.
During the stop, the suspect did not follow officers’ commands and attempted to walk away. Officers were able to safely take him into custody.
The victim later identified Nicholas Sigma, 44, as the suspect who threatened him with a firearm.
Sigma was arrested and charged with attempted robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm and resisting an officer without violence.
This remains an active investigation.