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Ohio 11-Year-Old Leads Police Pursuit in Stolen Car, Crashes Into Home

Police say the children used a YouTube-taught USB method to start the vehicle.

Overview

  • A license plate reader in Newburgh Heights flagged a vehicle reported stolen from nearby Parma, prompting an attempted stop.
  • An 11-year-old driver with passengers ages 8 and 12 fled before losing control and striking a house.
  • No injuries were reported, and the homeowner said the property sustained only minor damage.
  • The children ran from the crash but were quickly apprehended and later released to their parents.
  • Authorities plan to file juvenile charges after the kids reported learning the technique on YouTube and starting the car by breaching the steering column with a USB device.