Everyone knows that sometimes, a fart can just sneak out without warning. If you’re lucky, it won’t be during a moment of silence on a first date, or during an exam, or, as was the case with this Missouri criminal, while you’re hiding from police.

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Department over in Missouri shared the experience on Facebook:

Via Fox29:

When tracking down a suspect, law enforcement might use a K-9 to track down a scent. This was not necessary for a recent arrest in Missouri.

According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, over the weekend, Liberty police were searching for a person who a felony warrant for arrest. The person was wanted for possession of a controlled substance. The suspect hid to avoid police, but apparently let out a fart so loudly, it gave up their hiding spot.

Well that’s one way to get sniffed out. What I want to know is what this unnamed criminal ate before going into hiding? Probably not a good idea to munch curry or Mexican food when on the run from police. You live and you learn.

I just feel sorry for whoever his cell mate is going to be. Then again, there is evidence to suggest that smelling other people’s farts can make you live longer. Still, I think I’ll pass.

BONUS VIDEO – ever seen what a fart looks like through an X-Ray machine?

Fascinating.