Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHertfordshire Constabulary released bodycam footage showing officers apprehending a wanted man in St Albans. The suspect, sought for suspected shoplifting, attempted to evade detection by hiding under an upturned shopping bag with his head covered. Police officers discovered the man in a bedroom at a property, removing the bag to reveal him. An officer reacted with laughter upon finding the man in his unusual disguise. The force commented on the bizarre attempt to avoid capture, adding it to their list of unusual evasion tactics. In fullWanted man tries to evade police by hiding in shopping bagMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in