Juvenile Joyride: 12-Year-Old Steals Grandpa’s Car To Drive Across Washington State!
A 12-year-old boy’s stolen car joyride across Washington ends with a high-speed chase—what could possibly go wrong? 🌐 #News #GrantCountyWA #Washington #Crime
GRANT COUNTY, WA – A 12-year-old boy in Washington is facing serious charges after allegedly stealing his grandfather’s car and driving it more than 160 miles across the state. From the suburbs of Seattle to Moses Lake, this young driver led authorities on a brief but intense chase that ended with a dramatic takedown. The whole ordeal has authorities shaking their heads, asking just what on earth was going through this kid’s mind.
The Stolen Car and the Unlikely Road Trip
The journey started in Issaquah, a quiet town just outside Seattle, when the 12-year-old boy reportedly took his grandfather’s car without permission. After the theft, authorities in Issaquah contacted the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, warning them that the boy may be heading toward Moses Lake.
The child has connections in that area, making it the likely destination. What followed was an unlikely road trip that spanned across the state—an adventure that saw the boy travel some 160 miles before he was caught.
Police Pursuit Ends with PIT Maneuver
The situation escalated when the Sheriff’s Motor Traffic Unit spotted the vehicle in Moses Lake at about 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday. A brief pursuit followed, but it wasn’t long before deputies used a PIT maneuver—a technique designed to stop vehicles by forcing them into a controlled spin.
The maneuver successfully ended the chase near Randolph Road and State Route 17, without anyone getting injured. Fortunately, damage to the car was described as minimal.
Serious Charges for the Young Driver
The 12-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and felony eluding. He was transported to the Chelan County Juvenile Justice Center where he will face the consequences of his actions. The incident highlights the serious consequences that can follow when actions, no matter how impulsive, cross into criminal behavior.
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