Boy, 15, Busted with Imitation Gun After Scooter Theft in Nottingham
Teen Nabbed in City Centre
Police sprang into action after a report of an electric scooter stolen in Nottingham city centre in the early hours of Monday, 18 April. At around 2.45am, officers spotted a boy in St Peters Square acting suspiciously. On searching him, they found what looked like a firearm tucked into his waistband.
Imitation Firearm Turns Out to Be a BB Gun
Closer inspection revealed the gun was actually a BB gun — a replica, not real. But that didn’t stop police arresting the 15-year-old on suspicion of theft and possession of an imitation firearm in a public place. He remains in custody while enquiries continue.
Warning Issued Over Weapon Carrying
Sergeant Stephanie Clough of Nottinghamshire Police said: “Our officers responded quickly to the stolen scooter report and made a swift arrest after spotting the suspected firearm. This should serve as a warning that carrying weapons, including fake ones, is taken extremely seriously.”
She urged anyone who suspects someone is carrying a weapon to call 101 or talk to officers on patrol.
Help Police Catch More Suspects
Anyone with info about the incident should contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 77 of 18 April 2022.
