Peoria Fire and Rescue responded to a person reported to be in the river and clinging to the side.
Rescue crews did not locate a person in the river, but a man who match the description, was seen running along the Peoria Riverfront.
The man refused to stop for Police and a foot chase pursuit.
According to scanner traffic, the chase continued through two local business, Martini’s on Water St and the Peoria Riverfront Museum.
The chase finally came to an end, as police took the man into custody in the 200 block of SW Washington St.
He was taken to a local hospital for observation.
So far, there is no report of any charges filed, or as to why the man ran from police.
And, no confirmation, if he was the person reported in the river, clinging to the side.
