UK, Joshua Dobson, 18, arrested for alleged car theft after trying to hide from police in giant stuffed teddy bear - 8/15/22

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"Stuffed behind bars": Police found alleged car thief hiding in teddy bear

"Hopefully he has a bearable time inside…" police said in a statement.

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A British teenager suspected of stealing a car in May was recently discovered by Manchester police after hiding in an unassuming spot: inside a large teddy bear in his home.

Joshua Dobson, 18, of Rochdale, England, was suspected of stealing a car and fuel from a gas station on the same day back in May.

When officers arrived at Dobson's residence in July, they "noticed a large bear breathing" at Dobson's address, according to a police statement.

Officers inspecting the teddy bear discovered Dobson hidden inside, police said.

"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," police said on Facebook.

According to a statement from Greater Manchester Police, Dobson was sentenced to nine months behind bars.


"Hopefully he has a bearable time inside..." police said.