Man on electric scooter eludes police in chase

The officer pursued him for several minutes through a courtyard, alleys and behind houses until losing him in the dark.

The scooter was recovered and taken to the police department for the officer to contact the company in hopes of obtaining the name of the last person operating it.

When located, police said the man will be charged with criminal offenses of fleeing and eluding and obstructing official business as well as a traffic offense of right of way at a stop sign.