Fareham Police provided an update on Twitter at 2.20pm, after successfully catching the bird.
An image was released showing the captured bird, with officers at that time knowing who owned it or where it came from.
Drew Lee, a 23-year-old technician from motorbike dealership Destination Triumph Solent said "my boss came running into the shop saying ' you're not going to believe this but there's an emu on the road outside."
Staff at the shop - worried about a road accident taking place - managed to subdue the frightened bird, which is over 5-foot tall and had since been made an honorary staff member.