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Wild video shows jail escapee nabbed hiding in trash can

His hidden skills were garbage.

A burglary suspect escapes from an Alabama prison and eludes cops for five days before ending up in a dramatic chase with cops in Atlanta, where he is captured crouched in a trash can, according to wild video. reports.

Tyree Chapman, 22, escaped from Bessemer City Jail on January 12th. AL.com reported.

Five days later, on Wednesday afternoon, Chapman was found in a stolen black Infiniti Q50 at a Chevron gas station in the Atlanta, Georgia area. This was announced by the Atlanta Police Department..

According to AL.com, Chapman is believed to have wiped out his vehicle from the Planet Fitness parking lot shortly after escaping from prison.

The Atlanta Department of Aviation tracked the suspect to the Chevron, where he was seen getting into the vehicle in aerial footage shared by the agency.

Tyree Chapman tried to hide in a dumpster Wednesday until police found her. atlanta police department
Police observed the suspect jump onto a trash can and close the lid over his head. atlanta police department
Police found a handgun that the suspect allegedly tried to hide in another trash can. atlanta police department

Officers tried to stop Chapman, but he sped away.

According to the footage, the fugitives abandoned their car at a convenience store and attempted to flee from police on foot.

The dramatic chase included Chapman running through suburban homes before diving into a large blue recycling bin and closing the lid over his head.

Tyree Chapman escaped from an Alabama prison on January 12th. atlanta police department

When the officer removed the lid, the suspect appeared to jump in surprise before being taken into custody, the officer's body camera video shows.

Atlanta police said a K-9 unit helped authorities recover a handgun that Chapman apparently tried to hide in another trash can.

Details of Chapman's escape from Bessemer City Jail were not immediately clear.

Chapman led police on a chase through a suburban neighborhood. atlanta police department
Chapman's stolen car was discovered at an Atlanta gas station. atlanta police department

According to AL.com, he was being held in a jail in Jefferson County, Alabama, on charges including first-degree theft at the time of his escape.

According to Atlanta police, he also currently faces charges in Georgia for driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, possession of a firearm or knife while attempting to commit certain felonies, and possession of a firearm or knife while attempting to commit certain felonies. He was also charged with theft with stolen property.

Jail records show Chapman is currently in the Fulton County Jail awaiting extradition to Alabama.

Bessemer authorities did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment on the incident.

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