Current:Home > reviews8-year-old who drove to an Ohio Target in mom's SUV caught on dashcam video: Watch -Nova Finance Academy
8-year-old who drove to an Ohio Target in mom's SUV caught on dashcam video: Watch
View
Date:2025-04-16 18:26:21
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! (8566)
Related
- Dick Vitale announces he is cancer free: 'Santa Claus came early'
- Connecticut Democrats unanimously nominate U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy for a third term
- 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' spoilers! Here's what the ending really means
- Israel's far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen
- Intel's stock did something it hasn't done since 2022
- How Blac Chyna Found Angela White Again in Her Transformation Journey
- A Turning Point in Financial Innovation: The Ascent of WT Finance Institute
- Haliburton, Pacers take advantage of short-handed Knicks to even series with 121-89 rout in Game 4
- 'Kraven the Hunter' spoilers! Let's dig into that twisty ending, supervillain reveal
- Tom Brady Honors Exes Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynahan on Mother's Day After Netflix Roast
Ranking
- Grammy nominee Teddy Swims on love, growth and embracing change
- Alaska governor issues disaster declaration for areas affected by flooding from breakup of river ice
- MALCOIN Trading Center: A Leader in Cryptocurrency Market Technology and Education
- Can you eat cicadas? Try these tasty recipes with Brood XIX, Brood XIII this summer
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- Israel's far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen
- Blinken delivers some of the strongest US public criticism of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza
- Guinness World Records tracks about 65,000 superlatives. Here's why some are so bizarre.
Recommendation
North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
Dog Show 101: What’s what at the Westminster Kennel Club
Roger Corman, legendary director and producer of B-movies, dies at 98
Taking photos of the northern lights with your smartphone? Tips to get the best picture
'Survivor' 47 finale, part one recap: 2 players were sent home. Who's left in the game?
Flavor Flav is the new official hype-man for U.S. women's water polo team. This is why he is doing it.
California has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. Here’s what you need to know
Will we see the northern lights again Sunday? Here's the forecast