Child from Ohio drives family SUV to Target several miles away from home

An 8-year-old girl in Bedford, Ohio, took a car for a drive on Sunday morning, crashing into a mailbox before being found at a Target store miles away. The Bedford police received a call at 9 a.m. about the missing girl and a 2020 Nissan Rogue. Family members reported last seeing her at 7 a.m., prompting a search by police. A neighbor’s camera captured footage of the girl driving away in the car. Bedford Heights police also received reports of a juvenile driving the vehicle east on Rockside Road. The car was later found abandoned in a Target parking lot in Bainbridge Township, with the girl inside the store. The girl admitted to hitting a mailbox while driving, causing damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, there were no reports of any injuries. This incident has raised concerns about child safety and access to vehicles, prompting discussions about the importance of secure car keys and supervision. The girl’s adventurous drive has sparked conversations about the need for increased vigilance and precautions to prevent similar incidents in the future. The police are investigating the situation further to determine how the girl gained access to the car and why she decided to go for a drive at such a young age.

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