PEORIA, Ill. – A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly trying to enter a Peoria towing company early Wednesday morning.

Peoria Police says police responded at around 1:00 A.M. to Joe’s Towing about a male attempting to enter the secured lot, but learned the suspect left on foot.

The suspect, Aureliano Hernandez, was taken into custody by police after a brief foot chase and a struggle by Hernandez.

Hernandez was arrested on charges of Aggravated Battery, Criminal Trespass, and Resisting Police. He was taken to the Peoria County Jail.

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