Teen Nabbed in Nottingham with Replica Gun After Dawn Scooter Theft
Fast Police Response Nets Suspect
Nottingham cops swooped early Monday after an electric scooter was reported stolen. At around 2:45am in St Peters Square, city centre, officers spotted a 15-year-old boy acting suspiciously.
Fake Firearm Found in Waistband
Police found what looked like a firearm tucked in the boy’s waistband. A closer check revealed it was a BB gun – an imitation weapon. The teen was promptly arrested on suspicion of carrying an imitation firearm in public and theft.
Police Warn Carrying Weapons, Even Fakes, Isn’t a Joke
“This should serve as a warning to people that carrying weapons – including imitation weapons – is taken extremely seriously,” said Sgt Stephanie Clough of Nottinghamshire Police.
The youngster remains in custody as inquiries continue.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
If you know anything about the incident, call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 77 from 18 April 2022.
