The worst thing to do after biting a police officer in order to avoid arrest is having to realize that you left your dentures at home. Gustav Ernegger, 70, did just that.

The retired German man tried to get away from police after having stolen a t-shirt in a clothing shop by giving an officer a bite on the arm but only left a wet mark from his gums instead.

According to Ananova.com, police spokesman Gunther Brauner says: "He tried to bite the officer several times, but had forgotten to put his false teeth in and so was unable to cause him any harm."