Meanwhile in North Carolina . . .

A car thief proved he’s really bad at hide and seek, at least when it comes to his hiding spots.

Police in Elizabeth City, NC were on the hunt for Johnathan Foskey (36).

Johnathan’s master plan was to hide in a dumpster, but someone saw him and alerted authorities.

By the time officers arrived, Johnathan relocated to his new hiding spot . . . a port-a-potty . . . because, obviously.

— In terms of hiding spots, was that move an upgrade or a downgrade? —

Police found Johnathan and, after a brief chase, managed to catch and arrest him.

Dude is now looking at SEVERAL charges!