Oh forgive me hee hee-ing, dweller, but I think that is such a lovely story and am still smiling about it.

I can just picture the scenario. Surprise and indignation on your face and a car load of petrified 'newbies' to boot! (not IN boot).

I'm sure you will get an apology, it's just too silly for words and sounds like you got nabbed by one very bored security guard, or whatever he was!