New York, Oct. 22 -- Chicago P.D. actor Patrick John Flueger, best known for playing Officer Adam Ruzek, is taking a short break from the popular NBC drama due to personal reasons, according to PEOPLE.

A source confirmed to the magazine that the 41-year-old actor plans to return later this season.

Flueger has been part of Chicago P.D. since 2014 and has become a fan favourite for his role as Ruzek. His character's relationship with Detective Kim Burgess, played by Marina Squerciati, has been one of the central storylines of the show. The couple tied the knot in the season 12 finale and share an adopted daughter, Makayla, in the series.

Squerciati once told PEOPLE that her bond with Flueger extends beyond the screen. "Patty and I have g...