A would-be alleged burglar was forced to take cover in an industrial facility early Monday, after realizing workers were still on shift at the business he broke into, police say.

Officers were called to a break and enter at Canadian Liquids Processors Limited in the city's industrial area shortly after midnight.

According to police, the man got inside, but then hid once he discovered that there were still employees on site.

"Officers arrived at the business and located a man who was trying to conceal himself behind some skids," a police news release reads.

The man was arrested, and items belonging to the business were recovered.

A 32-year-old Hamilton man was charged with breaking and entering, possession under $5,000, and disobeying a court order.

His bail was opposed.