Michigan 12-Year-Old Leads Police in Hour-Long Chase on Stolen Forklift at Daring Speeds of 15-20 MPH

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A 12-year-old boy stole an unlocked construction vehicle from outside a middle school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Saturday. The boy was taken into custody and lodged at a juvenile detention center. He appeared in front of a juvenile referee and may face charges for stealing the vehicle and fleeing from police. The boy led police on an hour-long chase through Ann Arbor and into neighboring towns at speeds of 15-20 mph. During the chase, the boy struck approximately ten parked vehicles as he drove on roads and sidewalks without headlights. No one was injured. Police continue to investigate the incident, which they described as "very dangerous."
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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.
00:02 A 12-year-old boy stole an unlocked construction vehicle from outside a middle school in Ann
00:06 Arbor, Michigan on Saturday.
00:07 The boy was taken into custody and lodged at a juvenile detention center.
00:10 He appeared in front of a juvenile referee and may face charges for stealing the vehicle
00:14 and fleeing from police.
00:15 The boy led police on an hour-long chase through Ann Arbor and into neighboring towns at speeds
00:19 of 15 to 20 miles per hour.
00:21 During the chase, the boy struck approximately 10 parked vehicles as he drove on roads and
00:25 sidewalks without headlights.
00:27 No one was injured and police continue to investigate the incident, which they describe
00:30 as very dangerous.
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