Moment burglary suspect face-plants floor after climbing fence following break-in

Police have released footage of the suspect falling face-first into a garden after climbing a fence and are appealing to the public for help in identifying the man

This is the hilarious moment a man wanted in connection with a burglary face-plants the floor after scaling a garden fence.

In footage released by West Midlands Police, the suspect is seen plummeting to the floor of a garden face-first after climbing a fence following the break-in.

After dusting himself off, the man then staggers around the garden before walking out of frame, Birmingham Live reports.

Police say a house was broken into on Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, at around 1.10pm on November 16, 2019.

Hundreds of pounds in cash and other items were stolen from the property after the suspect smashed a window to gain access.

You can watch the CCTV footage released by the police above.

Police are appealing to the public for help to identify the man in the footage.

A statement from West Midlands Police said: "We believe the break-in happened at around 1.10pm on 16 November 2019.

"CCTV has been released as part of the investigation. It shows the suspect climbing over a garden fence after the break-in.

"Do you recognise him? If you have any information, please get in touch via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime.

"To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, tell them what you know, not who you are. Please quote crime reference 20BE/271016N/19."