A man in Massachusetts attempted to evade police by hiding in a chimney, but ended up getting stuck in a failed attempt to mimic Santa Claus. The police had been conducting a raid on the man's home when he and another individual tried to escape. The man, Robert Langlias, became wedged in the chimney and had to be rescued by firefighters. He was later charged with drug possession and other offenses, while the other suspect managed to escape.
Source: https://nypost.com/2024/12/12/us-news/massachusetts-man-robert-langlias-gets-caught-in-chimney-while-trying-to-evade-police/