Why this 100-year-old woman was arrested
A 100-year-old woman was arrested after local police officers found out that it was on her bucket list.
Jean Bicketon was at Narracan Gardens Residential Aged Care in Victoria when three constables arrived in a police car with their lights flashing and siren blaring to arrest her.
The former WWII nurse and her fellow aged care residents were spoken to, to assure them that no one was in fact in trouble.
Ms Bicketon was then arrested and officers gently placed handcuffs on her, declaring her ‘officially’ under arrest. She did not resist.
Victoria Police shared the incredible moment to Facebook, showing a happy Ms Bicketon as she was arrested.
“Now these kinda arrests, we’re happy to make,” their post read.
“For many, getting through life without being arrested is a pretty good run. An obvious one we would like to think.
“But for ex-nurse Jean Bicketon - who recently celebrated her 100th birthday, a good run in and of itself - getting arrested was on her bucket list.
“So, when we heard of Jean’s wishes, our team at Moe station were ready to step in and help check it off.
“While celebrating her milestone at Narracan Gardens Residential Aged Care, three young constables whirled in, lights and sirens, to make sure Jean’s birthday wishes were met.
“According to Jean it was one of the best celebrations, and we’re glad we could help grant the experience. Wishing Jean a wonderful 100th birthday!
“Thanks to everyone that made this possible.”
Ms Bicketon said it was an exciting experience and was happy that police accommodated her wish.
“I've never been arrested in my life,” she told Daily Mail Australia.
“I said to them I've never been drunk and I've never been arrested, never lost my driving licence and never had an infringement.”
Images: Facebook