Police ask public if they can spot wanted man hiding in loft

Police have asked the public whether they can spot a wanted man who has been hiding in a loft.

Officers from the Leeds East team shared a photograph of the moment they found the man hiding in an attic in Burmantofts.

Can you spot the man hiding in this loft in Leeds? Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds East team.placeholder image
Can you spot the man hiding in this loft in Leeds? Photo provided by West Yorkshire Police Leeds East team.

In a Facebook post, the team said: "Can you spot the person hiding in this image?

"This is the moment Neighbourhood officers dismantled a loft to locate a wanted male.

"The male has since been charged with burglary in the Burmantofts area of Leeds.

"He is currently detained and awaiting a court hearing."

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