A crook, fresh out of prison and linked to 26 crimes, thought he had the perfect escape plan when cops knocked at his door. Instead of answering, he climbed out the window and darted across rooftops.

Foolproof Plan Falls Flat Thanks to One Unexpected Hero

Sounds canny, right? Not quite. The escape artist forgot one crucial detail – the dog. Met Police’s four-legged officer, PD Bowser, tracked the fugitive relentlessly. The chase ended not on the rooftops, but deep inside a drainage culvert. Yep, the bloke’s grand escape plan crashed with him squatting in a drain.

Back Behind Bars, Thanks to PD Bowser’s Sharp Nose

Now, the man’s back behind bars facing a stack of convictions. And as for PD Bowser? He’s likely munching on a well-earned treat, looking very pleased with himself – and rightly so.

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