Teenager jailed after trying to hide from police in a giant teddy bear

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Joshua Dobson, 18, was wanted for theft and driving offences. He tried to fool Greater Manchester Police during a search of a house in Rochdale. Officers "noticed a large bear breathing" and found the 18-year-old "hidden inside" Dobson was sentenced to nine months in a young offenders institution.

2 months ago·Rochdale, United Kingdom

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Rochdale car thief tried to hide from police inside teddy bear

Officers searching for Joshua Dobson spotted "a large bear breathing" and found him inside, police say.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Car thief caught hiding inside giant teddy bear in Rochdale

Joshua Dobson, 18, was caught after officers noticed that the teddy bear was breathing.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Teenager jailed after baffled police spot teddy bear 'breathing'

A TEENAGE criminal wanted for stealing a car found a bizarre hiding place when police came looking for him.

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Car thief hid from UK police by climbing inside a giant teddy bear

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