Peoria police arrested a man early Wednesday morning after he was seen attempting to burglarize vehicles and fled from officers who approached him.
The suspect, 25-year-old Tremere K. Marks Jr., was spotted around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of W. Harper Terrace and W. Hamilton Place. Police received reports that Marks was checking car door handles in the area.
As officers arrived on the scene, Marks immediately ran on foot, sparking a short chase. Authorities used a Peoria Police Department drone to track his movements, leading to his eventual capture.
Marks, Jr. was taken into custody and transported to the Peoria County Jail. He faces several charges, including burglary of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property, and resisting police. Additionally, Marks had an active warrant at the time of his arrest.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to gather information about the incident.
