Some kids will do anything to be with their family, sometimes not even understanding the risks that they're taking. A 10-year-old boy recently stole an SUV and drove it on the interstate in hopes of getting to see his mother. This took place in Michigan.
In a tweet published by Michigan State Police Third District, it stated that the 2017 Buick Encore had been stolen from a residence. "Saginaw County Central Dispatch received a call from OnStar that the stolen vehicle was SB on I-75 and troopers located the vehicle near the Birch Run exit," the tweet read.
"They attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver did not stop," it continued. "OnStar was able to disable the vehicle safely."
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The post added, "Simultaneously, several 911 callers also reported that a child was driving a car on I-75 as troopers were attempting to locate it. The vehicle came to a stop after bumping into a guardrail causing minor damage to the vehicle."
The tweet then stated that the boy got out and tried to run away from the vehicle. He was apprehended and placed at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center.
"The Trooper was behind the suspect for about a mile with lights & sirens activated while OnStar disabled the Buick, allowing for a safe stop," the post ended. "Thankfully, nobody was injured in this incident."
The boy was said to be shorter than 5 feet tall. According to the boy, he was trying to get to his mother who was in Detroit.
A 32-second video of the incident was captured. You can see the SUV swerving between the three lanes, and then eventually hitting the guardrail.
Reports say the 10-year-old was staying with relatives at the time. He is facing single counts of unlawfully driving away a motor vehicle, fourth-degree fleeing and eluding police, and assaulting, resisting, or obstructing police.
