The thief outwitted the constable on some pretext and disappeared on the way to the police station.

defeated : having been beaten in a battle or other contest.
prudent : acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
cheated : act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage.
outmanoeuvred : use skill and cunning to gain an advantage over.
outwitted : deceive by greater ingenuity.


Synonym of outwitted is outmanoeuvred