Man accused of armed robberies along US 192 corridor in Osceola County

1 victim was stabbed during robbery, detectives say

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A man has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in an area of Osceola County frequented by tourists, according to officials with the Sheriff's Office.

Jorge Luis Santiago-Collazo was arrested Saturday after detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office's robbery, gang and tourist units say he was involved in three armed robberies along the U.S.-192 corridor.

Detectives say the suspect was targeting victims who were waiting at a bus stop or near a business. Investigators were able to connect Santiago-Collazo with the crimes by linking items in his possession to the robberies, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Santiago-Collazo is accused of stabbing one of the victims, who suffered non-life-threatening wounds.

Leonidas Landivar shops in the area where the incident happened.

“We’re in a city where many things can happen, we get a lot of tourists as well. You never know who is who.”

Dylan Corrigan was waiting for the bus and said news of the violent attack at the bus stop was unnerving.

“It’s a little concerning to think that someone would just walk up to somebody and just stab them,” said Corrigan.

Osceola County Jail records show he is charged with robbery with a weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and petit theft. His bail is set at $15,500.

Anyone with information related to this case or any similar incidents is asked to contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222, or to remain anonymous, call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.


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