Birthday surprise for boy recruited by Glenrothes police to find 'lost document'
Anthony Green, who waves off the Police Scotland fleet in Glenrothes every Friday, was called into action by a community sergeant who had lost an "important document".
Friday 30 June 2023 11:26, UK
A young boy received a special surprise ahead of his fifth birthday after being recruited by police to help find a missing "important document".
Anthony Green, who waves off the Police Scotland fleet in Glenrothes every Friday, reported to reception for his first "shift".
The youngster was called into action by Community Sergeant David McCabe, who told him he had lost an "important document" and feared he was going to get the sack from the force's chief constable.
The officer knew it was in one of seven vehicles he had used during the course of patrols and Anthony joined him for the search.
It turned out to be a personalised birthday card with images of all of Anthony's favourite police vehicles at Glenrothes, including the road policing tractor that is used for events.
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Anthony was also given some advice from PC Jennifer Finlay from Roads Policing about staying safe, and received a birthday message over the radio.
The youngster, who likes to play football and grow his own fruit and vegetables, loves his weekly visits to the Fife station and is "always thrilled" when he gets a wave from officers.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Both his parents, Stephanie and William, are grateful to the many officers who stop and speak with Anthony and are very appreciative of the time they take out of their busy shifts to engage with him."