Man accused of robbing DoorDash driver in Altoona

Publish date: 2024-07-19

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Authorities say a man is behind bars in Blair County after he allegedly robbed a delivery driver earlier this week.

Police say just after 2 a.m. Tuesday, 29-year-old Jesus Figueroa allegedly robbed a DoorDash driver on 7th Avenue in Altoona.

The driver reported that he believed Figueroa had a knife during the robbery.

After he was arrested, police say officers discovered that Figueroa was in possession of a black shard of metal that could have been displayed as a knife.

According to online court records, Figueroa is charged with several offenses, including multiple felonies for robbery.

He is being housed in the Blair County Prison on $150,000 bail.

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