CHICAGO (UPI) -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Tuomo Ruutu was mistakenly detained by police who said he matched the description of a robbery suspect.

Bensenville, Ill., Village Manager James Johnson said police stopped Ruutu, who was taking a quick 5-minute jog after team practice, because he matched the description of a man who attempted to rob an apartment complex at gunpoint Tuesday, The Chicago Tribune reported.

Johnson said the robbery suspect, who did not get any money from the crime, fled the scene wearing a black hat, black jacket and black pants.

Ruutu was wearing his team sweat suit and a black knit hat when he was stopped.

"He met the initial description," Johnson said. "This was just an unfortunate coincidence."

Ruutu said his brief stay in the back of a police car was "a fun incident."

Johnson said an officer asked Ruutu for an autograph after his identity was confirmed and a witness to the crime said he was not the robber.

"I believe this was one of his son's favorite players," Johnson said.