Michigan State Police (MSP) Troopers Detain 10-Year-Old Boy for Allegedly Stealing a Car
Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers detained a 10-year-old boy after he allegedly stole a car and began a journey to see his mother. The incident happened on Hess Avenue in Buena Vista Township, according to authorities. Police received calls from bystanders and OnStar, General Motors’ partner, with information about the location of the stolen 2017 Buick Encore. OnStar reported that the car was on the southbound side of I-75 traveling at high speed.
OnStar Helps Authorities Find Stolen Car
OnStar’s GPS system helped authorities locate the stolen car. Officers caught up with the boy in the Buick and attempted to initiate a stop for about a mile before OnStar remotely disabled the vehicle. The vehicle bumped into a guard rail just before it came to a stop. The boy then led police on a short foot chase.
Video Shows Boy’s Driving Skills
A video of the incident shows that the boy was actually handling the Buick with a degree of skill. Despite weaving from lane to lane, the kid manages to almost entirely avoid a crash of any kind. Say what you will about this situation, but if Buick wants to lower the average age of its drivers, these kinds of data points will drop it fast.
Boy Kept at Juvenile Detention Center
Local reports suggest that the Buick Encore was actually the property of the boy’s mother. Evidently, he had been staying with relatives leading up to the incident. While details are scarce, this is a minor after all, MSP Third District confirmed that it kept the boy at the Saginaw County Juvenile Detention Center for a time.
Michigan Police Handle Another Weird Incident
This somehow isn’t automatically the weirdest thing Michigan police have handled this year. In the running for that honor is the story of an actual cowboy lassoing a runaway steer while police block lanes on the highway. We can’t wait to hear what wild wacky thing happens next month in Michigan.
Conclusion
The incident involving the 10-year-old boy who allegedly stole a car and led police on a chase before being caught and detained at a juvenile detention center has made headlines. OnStar played a crucial role in helping authorities locate the stolen vehicle and bring the chase to a stop without injuries to anyone. The boy’s driving skills, as seen in the video, have also garnered attention. While this incident is unusual, it is not the first time Michigan police have handled a bizarre situation.