Crime & Safety
Brookline Boy Steals Construction Vehicle, Damages Vehicles: Police
Did you ever think it would be cool to take a joyride on a Bobcat? This 10-year-old apparently did.
BROOKLINE, PA — A 10-year-old boy stole a Bobcat construction vehicle Monday night, hitting and damaging multiple vehicles while on a joyride in Brookline, police said.
The incident occurred on Fordham Street just after 7:30 p.m., KDKA-AM reported.
Several vehicles were so severely damaged that they had to be towed away.
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The boy reportedly was wearing a construction helmet on and was armed with a BB gun when he was apprehended.
The boy was released to his family. It's unclear what charges he might face.
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