Moment police dog sniffs out suspect hiding in wheelie bin

Nottinghamshire Police deployed a dog unit after two people fled from a car which had failed to stop in the early hours of Wednesday morning (12/11).

Officers tried to pull over the vehicle at a petrol station in Wollaton, Nottingham, after officers grew suspicious of the driver - before the car suddenly sped off.

The motorist then led traffic cops on a high-speed chase before crashing into the driveway of a property on Central Avenue.

One suspect was detained nearby while another escaped after being chased down by PD Seth, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois.

The man hopped over a series of garden fences and disappeared into the darkness after wrestling free from the grasp of police.

But determined Seth continued tracking and eventually led his handler to the front garden of a house on nearby Boundary Road.

His handler noticed the pooch paying close attention to a row of bins, so lifted the lid and found a man standing inside.

The officer can be heard shouting "police with a dog, come out now, last warning, step out now" before radioing colleagues to tell them: "I've got him, he's in a bin."

The 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drug driving, failing to stop, possessing an offensive weapon, common assault, and other motoring offences.

A second man, aged 30, was detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, possessing a Class A drug, and a public order offence.

A knuckle duster was recovered from the car, along with a small quantity of suspected Class A drugs. Both men were later released on bail.

PC James Boden, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We were waiting in a petrol station forecourt when the subject vehicle pulled in and out again without stopping.

“Our suspicions were confirmed a short time later by the driver of this car, who tried to outrun us.

"Thanks to a full team effort, we were soon able to bring two suspects into custody.”

Sergeant Nicholas Dachtler, of Nottinghamshire Police’s dog section, added: “A little over 24 hours after detaining his last criminal suspect, Seth once again reminded us of his exceptional tracking abilities.

“After initially losing out and being left only with a jacket for his troubles, Seth showed admirable determination to continue the search and soon led his handler to a suspect hiding in an unusual location.”

The force said PD Seth has been enjoying a new lease of life after being donated by a member of the public from the West Midlands.

After his rescue by a local charity, he was recruited and trained by expert dog handlers at Nottinghamshire Police before his licensing in December 2023.