Police in Philadelphia pulled a man from the waters of the Delaware River early Wednesday after he jumped in while, allegedly running from officers.
According to police, a man spent about an hour in the cold waters of the Delaware River after jumping in at about 3:12 a.m. on Wednesday, after he was stopped by police while, allegedly operating a stolen vehicle.
Officials said that the man fled on foot after exiting a vehicle that was reported stolen and he jumped into the river near the Dave and Busters restaurant on the 300 block of N Christopher Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood.
After diving in, officials said the man -- who police have not yet provided identifying information on -- allegedly hid under a pier before police searched the water with boats.
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He was found and recovered from the river at about 4:12 a.m., police said.
According to police, the man has been arrested and is expected to be charged with theft of a vehicle. He was taken to a nearby hospital after being pulled from the water as a precaution, officials said.
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