Current:Home > My8-year-old who drove to an Ohio Target in mom's SUV caught on dashcam video: Watch -MoneyStream
8-year-old who drove to an Ohio Target in mom's SUV caught on dashcam video: Watch
View
Date:2025-04-17 03:55:38
An 8-year-old girl made it home safely after taking her mother's car and driving it to a nearby Target in Ohio, police said Sunday and her drive to the store has been captured on dash camera footage.
The girl, who has not been identified, was enjoying a Frappuccino when she was located by the police, Bedford Police said in a post on Facebook.
"Well I’ve finally found a woman who’s in more of a hurry to shop at Target than my wife," Bedford Police said in a post on Facebook. "More of (a) hurry by 8 years. That’s right an 8-year-old took mommy’s car this morning and drove to Target in Bainbridge to shop."
Watch: 8-year-old's Target run captured on camera
Boy drives himself to school:9-year-old California boy leads police on chase while driving himself to school: Reports
Girl was found safe but she did strike a mailbox
Police tracked down the 8-year-old after family members reported her and her mother's 2020 Nissan Rogue to be missing shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday, the Bedford Police report said. Ring camera footage captured by the neighbor's security camera showed the girl "got into the SUV and drove off" around 7:00 a.m. with "no one but herself," the police report said. Police also received a call about a small child driving a vehicle that matched the description.
Video of the girl's drive captured shows the SUV swerving and constantly switching lanes as it moves on the road.
The girl was not injured during her trip but told officers that she "struck a mailbox," according to the police report. Police noted damage to the vehicle.
Girl found having Frappuccino inside store
The vehicle was eventually tracked down in Target's parking lot, about 25 minutes from the girl's house. The girl, meanwhile, was found inside the store and her family members drove to the store in Bainbridge to collect her, the police report said.
While it is not known if she bought anything or "if she was even able to use her Target app to save 5%," police said they did "let her finish her Frappuccino." It is also not known how she paid for her drink.
"We’re not mean," Bedford Police said in their post.
Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
veryGood! (11)
Related
- 2024 Olympics: Gymnast Ana Barbosu Taking Social Media Break After Scoring Controversy
- Who won Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024? Meet the victors.
- LaVar Arrington II, son of Penn State football legend, commits to Nittany Lions
- Lynx forward, Olympian Napheesa Collier injures foot
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- One dies after explosion at Arkansas defense weapons plant
- Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
- Lindsay Hubbard is pregnant! 'Summer House' star expecting after Carl Radke split
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Beryl livestreams: Watch webcams as storm approaches Texas coast
Ranking
- American news website Axios laying off dozens of employees
- National Fried Chicken Day is Saturday: Here's where to find food deals and discounts
- World Aquatics executive subpoenaed by US government in probe of Chinese doping scandal
- Olivia Culpo Reacts to Critic’s Comments on Wedding Makeup
- Tropical weather brings record rainfall. Experts share how to stay safe in floods.
- People hate Olivia Culpo's wedding dress, and Christian McCaffrey is clapping back
- Ryan Garcia expelled from World Boxing Council after latest online rant
- USA Basketball men’s Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas
Recommendation
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
Ranger wounded, suspect dead in rare shooting at Yellowstone National Park, NPS says
Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds Shares “Strange” Way He First Bonded With Girlfriend Minka Kelly
Tractor Supply caved to anti-DEI pressure. Their promises were too good to be true.
Messi injury update: Ankle 'better every day' but Inter Miami star yet to play Leagues Cup
Suspect with gun in Yellowstone National Park dies after shootout with rangers
Former reporter settles part of her lawsuit over a police raid on a Kansas newspaper for $235,000
Philadelphia mass shooting leaves 8 people injured, 1 dead; no arrests made, police say