Police were conducting looting patrols as part of operation Uniform Nash on Macquarie Street, St Lucia at around 3.45am after a man was spotted acting suspiciously.
Patrolling police located the man who subsequently ran from police in the direction of the Brisbane River.
A search involving land and water police assets is being conducted and investigations are continuing regarding the identity of the man.
He is described as Caucasian in appearance, of a large build and wearing long pants and a singlet.
Anyone who observed a man fitting this description in the vicinity of Macquarie Street around 4am this morning is encouraged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
