In a bizarre attempt to escape arrest for shoplifting, a man took extreme measures by smearing human waste on his face.

The incident unfolded in a shopping mall, where the young man entered with the intention of stealing. As he was apprehended by security workers, he resisted arrest vehemently.

In a desperate move, he reached into his jeans, defecated into his hands, and proceeded to smear the excrement on his face.

The shocking act led the security personnel to step back, trying to avoid contact with the faeces.

The unconventional tactic worked, allowing the shoplifter to escape freely from the mall.

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