Cops: 10-year-old goes on joy ride
A 10-year-old boy allegedly got behind the wheel of a van in West Philadelphia this afternoon and struck several parked cars.
Cops: 10-year-old goes on joy ride
A 10-year-old boy allegedly got behind the wheel of a truck in West Philadelphia this afternoon and struck several parked cars.
Shortly before 1 p.m., a man left his 2001 Ford truck unattended while he unloaded furniture on Market Street near 62nd, police said. The boy took the keys to the truck, which were left in the rear door of the vehicle, and got behind the wheel and drove police said.
He made it less than a block before he hit five parked cars, police said. No injuries were reported and neighbors were able to hold the youth until police arrived.
The boy will be charged with stealing an automobile and related offenses, according to police.
Where were the parents?— Mommiekins- He's just starting. I'm sure he'll be shooting people in a few years.— TyroneShoes
- "This afternoon, he was presented with an award for 'Best Philadelphia Driver' by PennDOT and the City of Philadelphia."— ChrisMD123
- For real. Considering how the morons in this city drive, I could see him earning that award fair and square. — wb2nd
- It was reported that the ten year old boy said his mother told him to steal the truck. If this is true, GOD help us all. Imagine what his elementary school teachers have to contend with?— LUCYLITTLE491
- He was probably texting on his smart phone.— rob55
In 2 years there will be a headline, "12 year old arrested for drug sales and murder".
And who leaves their keys in the car door at 62nd & Market? Idiot— MODEREATER- He was trying to find Power 99 on the dial when he hit the 5 cars.— gordon7
- You know, hood rat stuff.— Another_1
- Exactly. Just imagine what his teachers must put up with, and a parent who sticks by her man, er, boy.— Yodude2
- Exactly. Just imagine what his teachers must put up with, and a parent who sticks by her man, er, boy.— Yodude2
- he struck 7 cars, not 5.— zen
- And the insurance companies involved will raise everyone's rates. This becomes a mark against those with the parked cars for the claim, even if subrogated. BTW, will the owner of the stolen vehicle be charged since he left the keys where they were so that they could be used?— gb
Guess he took Grand Theft Auto too seriously.— verve- No big deal. He didn't shoot anybody.— Disco Dave
