West Yorkshire Police say it is 'one nil' to a suspect after he got away from officers by using a 'DIY escape route'.
The man refused to answer the door of a property in west Leeds when officers started knocking on Monday, April 15.
He then dropped through a homemade hole in the wooden floor that leads to a neighbour's house, before making a getaway.
Police have also revealed that he installed a metal swing bar to reinforce the door and give himself more time to escape.
In a tweet, the Leeds West team said: "Bolt hole that’s one way to do it. Wanted male who refused to answer the door then dropped into his DIY escape route.
"1-0 to him but we will arrange a rematch soon."
The West Yorkshire Police press office did not provide any further details on the incident.
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