GASTONIA, N.C. — Gastonia police say an 8-year-old boy took off in his motherโs SUV and drove for miles with an infant sibling in the back seat.
Police say the boyโs mother called 911 saying she gave the boy her keys and told him to start the car as they left a relativeโs home Tuesday night.
Instead, he drove off.
Spokesman Rick Goodale said the boy drove nearly 2 miles to his home, then left again before being stopped a few blocks later.
The 8-year-old isnโt facing charges, but Goodale said the police department has referred the matter to the Department of Social Services.
