Child Leads Police on Chase in Stolen Telehandler

Police video captures the pursuit.
Nov. 30, 2023

A 12-year-old boy stole a Genie telehandler and drove it around Ann Arbor, Michigan, for an hour, with part of the joy ride videotaped by police following.

The telehandler hit 10 parked cars, according to news reports. Ann Arbor Police video shows the telehandler running stop signs, bouncing over curbs, and driving on a sidewalk. At one point, he drives over a four-lane bridge.

The boy was eventually arrested.

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