A man’s hiding place was given away after he farted loudly, helping the police spot and arrest him.

Police officers in Missouri caught a hidden suspect wanted for possession of a controlled substance after he farted.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office wrote on Facebook: “’If you’ve got a felony warrant for your arrest, the cops are looking for you and you pass gas so loud it gives up your hiding spot, you’re definitely having a [poop emoji] day ‘#ItHappened.”

The Sheriff’s office continued: “The person was arrested over the weekend on a Clay County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

“We’ve gotta give props to Liberty (Missouri) PD for using their senses to sniff him out!”

The Liberty Police Department also joined in on the fun and posted on Twitter. “The Liberty Police Department was surprised to see this incident slip out, which stinks for the arrestee.”

“Fortunately, no one was injured during his arrest.”

The city thanked the department for “airing out a wanted person’s dirty laundry and fanning the flames.”

One internet user commented: “Your Department deserves an award for Post of the year and everyone involved in this incident deserves a hazard pay, especially that poor Dog. Thanks your entire Department of Brave First Responders.”

Another said: “You guys have put out some great posts, but this is next level stuff. Fantastic. Thank you.”

A third wrote: “This makes me laugh every time I see it.”

Someone else said: “I just had to share this with some friends, thank you for your service!”

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