An 11-year-old boy was behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle during a police pursuit in Newburgh Heights over the weekend.
By Law Officer Staff for Law Officer
Newburgh Heights police said the car was reported stolen out of Parma. Officers located it on Saturday and attempted to stop it, but the driver continued west on Harvard Avenue and crossed over the Denison Bridge before crashing a short time later on Denison Avenue.
The vehicle struck a residence, causing minor damage. No one was hurt in the incident.
Police said three children were inside the vehicle, ages 12, 11, and 8. The 11-year-old was driving. After the crash, the children tried to run but were quickly caught.
Investigators said the children told officers they learned to steal cars by watching online videos.
The boys were released to their parents, and police said they plan to file charges in juvenile court.
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