Nigerian teenager jailed in UK for trying to steal £70,000 Porsche Cayenne at gunpoint

A 19-year-old boy who tried to rob a Porsche off somebody utilizing a faux gun has been sentenced to jail for 4 years within the United Kingdom.

Fawaz Oyedeji, 19, from Greenwich, London, posed as a faux purchaser of a automotive listed on-line for £72,500.

He organized to fulfill together with his sufferer at their residence in Southwark on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.

The sufferer confirmed Oyedeji across the Porsche Cayenne, a sports activities SUV, earlier than the pair received into the entrance seats to debate the sale.

Oyedeji produced what appeared like a firearm. He pointed it on the sufferer and demanded the keys, however the sufferer bravely fought again earlier than Oyedeji received out the automotive and ran.

Police have been known as to the scene and an investigation was launched.

Detectives discovered that the cellphone used to rearrange the viewing was linked to Oyedeji and it has been within the space of each his residence tackle and the scene of the tried theft.

A CCTV footage captured his actions instantly earlier than and after the offence, whereas officers recovered clothes that matched these worn by the suspect when he was arrested.

He was arrested at his residence in Leonard Robbins Path inside 38 hours of the offence being dedicated.

Detective Constable Alex Long, who led the investigation, mentioned: “The victim showed immense courage by refusing to hand over his keys despite being threatened with what appeared to be a genuine firearm.

“Thanks to his support throughout the investigation and the diligence of officers who gathered CCTV, digital and forensic evidence, we were able to build a compelling case that led to Oyedeji’s conviction and sentence.

“Anyone buying or selling a vehicle privately should take sensible precautions. If something does not feel right, trust your instincts and leave. Always call 999 in an emergency.

“We remain committed to tackling robbery and violent crime across London and bringing offenders to justice.”

A jury at Inner London Crown Court unanimously found Oyedeji guilty after just 26 minutes of deliberation on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

He was sentenced to 4 years’ imprisonment.