Body-cam footage from Nottinghamshire Police reveals the extraordinary moment a police dog named Seth sniffed out a suspect who tried to evade arrest by hiding in a wheelie bin.
In the early hours of November 12, officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle at a petrol station in Wollaton, Nottingham. Instead of complying, the driver sped away, sparking a high-speed chase through local streets. The pursuit ended when the car crashed into a driveway on Central Avenue.
While one suspect was caught nearby, the second managed to escape, dashing over garden fences and disappearing into the night. But Seth, a determined four-year-old Belgian Malinois, continued tracking the suspect’s scent. His persistence led his handler to the front garden of a house on Boundary Road.
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Observing Seth’s intense focus on a row of wheelie bins, the officer lifted a bin lid to discover the suspect concealed inside. The officer commanded loudly, “Police with a dog, come out now, last warning, step out now,” before radioing backup: “I’ve got him, he’s in a bin.”
The 33-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges, including dangerous driving, drug driving, failing to stop, possession of an offensive weapon, and common assault. A second man, aged 30, was also detained for possession of an offensive weapon, Class A drugs, and a public order offence. Police found a knuckle duster and suspected Class A drugs in the vehicle. Both suspects have been released on bail pending further investigation.
PC James Boden from Nottinghamshire Police described the incident: “We noticed the vehicle pulling in and out of the petrol station forecourt without stopping. When it sped off, our suspicions were confirmed. Thanks to coordinated efforts, we managed to bring both suspects into custody.”
Sergeant Nicholas Dachtler from the dog section praised Seth’s unwavering determination: “Just over a day since his last arrest, Seth demonstrated once again his incredible tracking skills. Despite initially losing the suspect and only catching a jacket, he persevered and led us straight to a suspect hiding in the most unlikely place.”
Seth’s new chapter with Nottinghamshire Police began after a member of the public donated him from the West Midlands. Rescued by a local charity, Seth was trained by expert handlers and officially licensed in December 2023. Today, he continues to be a vital asset in police operations.