A 17-year-old boy was arrested last Saturday, October 22, after he dangerously skidded his car inside the Hillsdale Shopping Center and a firearm was found inside, the San Mateo County Police Department (SMPD) reported.
Authorities detailed in a statement that at approximately 10:45 p.m., the SMPD officer heard screeching tires at the Hillsdale Mall. As the officer approached the sound, he observed a large amount of smoke coming from the upper level of one of the mall's parking lots.
When he reached the upper level, the officer discovered the source of the smoke. A 2005 Jaguar was moving in a tight circular motion and emitting smoke from the friction. Several people and vehicles were dangerously close to the continuously spinning vehicle.
The officer immediately conducted a vehicle stop for reckless driving. When the vehicle stopped, the officer contacted and identified a 17-year-old male driver and a male passenger of the same age.
The officers conducted a b