Teen Locked Up After Menacing Man with Fake Gun in Camberley Car Park
A teenager has been handed a five-year prison sentence for terrorising a man with a fake firearm in a Camberley car park.
Fake Gun Threat Sparks Police Hunt
Theo Charles Healis, 18, from Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, was sentenced at Reading Crown Court last Wednesday (28 March) after pleading guilty. The chilling incident happened at around 8pm on Tuesday 28 March 2017.
Healis was in the Atrium multi-storey car park on the fourth floor when he confronted a man closing his car boot. He shouted threats, then pulled an imitation gun wrapped in a dark sock from down his waistband.
Despite feeling scared, the victim followed Healis and his gang — two other males and a female — as they left the car park. Healis approached the man again, threatening to kill him.
The victim quickly reported the ordeal to security and called the police. Armed officers arrested Healis and confiscated the fake weapon.
Robbery Charge Added to Sentence
Healis’ troubles didn’t end there. A week earlier, on 23 March, he was also caught up in an armed robbery investigation by Thames Valley Police.
Just before 5.30pm, a man walking near Wokingham train station spotted two men following him, one wearing a face covering. Fearing one had a gun, the victim handed over his bag, which was then stolen.
With the victim’s help and police work, Healis was identified and charged with robbery.
Healis’ Sentence Breakdown
- Robbery – 2.5 years
- Two counts of threatening to kill – 20 months (served concurrently)
- Possessing a firearm – 2.5 years (served consecutively)
Detective Sergeant James Ansell commented, “We hope that the public are reassured that Healis will be in jail after threatening the victim with what was thought to be a gun at the time.”
“It came to light that Healis had also committed a similar crime days before in Wokingham. This case shows how effective police collaboration with other forces and the Crown Prosecution Service can be.”
“Although both victims were understandably traumatised, thankfully no one was physically hurt. This sentence brings justice and some peace of mind.”
