A wanted car thief who tried using a teddy bear to hide from police has been jailed.
Joshua Dobson from Rochdale, Greater Manchester stole a car in the town in May and also sped off without paying for fuel.
The 18-year-old was found by police inside a large teddy at his house when they noticed it "breathing".
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As well as the online embarrassment, the young man must also handed a nine-month jail term.
GMP Rochdale wrote on Facebook: "A wanted car thief who tried using a teddy bear to hide from our neighbourhood cops out looking for him last month has been put behind bars for nine months.
"Joshua Dobson (18), from the #Spotland area of the town, was sought by us after stealing a car in May and not paying for fuel that same day.
"When we went to arrest him, our officers noticed a large bear breathing in the address before finding Dobson hidden inside!
"He's now stuffed behind bars after being sentenced last week for theft of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified, and making off from a petrol station without payment.
"Hopefully he has a bearable time inside…"
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Greater Manchester Police carried on the pun fun, adding: "Our neighbourhood task force and divisional tasking team in #Rochdale could bearly believe what they stumbled across in search for a wanted man last month…
"We certainly had a more than bearable time last week being able to bring to justice one of the town's thieves!"
In response, Facebook user Marie Spiers said: "Imagine living with that story for the rest of your life ,that’s worse than a prison sentence."
"Bet that made the arresting officer ‘paws’ in this tracks" Mandy Chisham added.
Jayne Greenop said: "You have to give him 10 out of 10 for ingenuity, should have just held his breath."
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