HALIFAX, N.S. - A foot race near the Saint Mary's University football field late Tuesday night had nothing to do with sports.

Instead, Halifax Regional Police say officers were making good time while chasing down a suspect.

Police had gone to a nearby apartment building after someone reported two people trying to break into the storage units in the underground parking area.

Police say one man fled when he saw them coming.

Officers caught up with him near the playing field.

Police say a 21-year-old Halifax man will appear in court today facing break and enter charges.