An Australian toddler was rescued by police after climbing into a Hello Kitty arcade claw machine.

Queensland police said that three-year-old Ethan Hopper climbed into the machine – which was filled with stuffed toys – via the prize dispenser chute during a shopping trip.

Footage shows four officers sizing up the gadget before directing the toddler – who was “in no hurry to get out” – to the far side of the glass compartment.

“Police ensured Ethan was at a safe distance before breaking a glass window of the machine in order to free him,” Queensland police said.

“You won a prize, which one do you want?” an officer joked after lifting the boy to freedom.