In a bizarre adventure, four Australian children, aged between 10 and 14, took their parents’ car for an unexpected 600-mile road trip along the coast. Yes, you read that right—these four kids, including a 14-year-old boy, two 13-year-old boys, and a 10-year-old girl, somehow managed to drive a car and set off with fishing gear and a cheeky goodbye note for their parents. Authorities later located them parked on a highway in New South Wales.
“It’s quite a journey to undertake,” remarked Officer Darren Williams to a local news station. “It’s impressive for any adult, let alone kids. But I suppose with a few energy drinks, anything is possible!” The distance from Rockhampton, Queensland, to Grafton, New South Wales, typically takes about 10 hours to drive, and the kids were found around 10:40 p.m. on July 14, 2019.
Williams expressed disbelief about how the kids managed such a lengthy trip, joking that they likely took turns behind the wheel. Given that the legal driving age in Queensland is 17, it’s puzzling how they pulled it off. The police eventually located the young travelers by tracking their cell phone, but when they arrived, the kids refused to exit the vehicle. Reports indicate they had committed a few “drive-offs” at gas stations, fully aware they were on the run. To gain access, an officer had to break the car window before the kids finally cooperated.
Fortunately, no one was injured during this escapade. However, the children were taken into custody for the stolen vehicle and gas, facing potential charges for their actions. While kids often threaten to “run away,” few actually embark on a 600-mile journey like this. Interestingly, incidents of children stealing cars are not as rare as one might think. For instance, an 11-year-old from Ohio stole his mother’s car after being grounded, leading police on a high-speed chase before crashing into a parked vehicle. Another 8-year-old in Ohio attempted to drive to McDonald’s, claiming he learned to drive by watching YouTube videos.
Kids these days, right?
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Summary
Four underage children stole their parents’ car and went on a 600-mile road trip along the Australian coast. After being located by police, they were taken into custody for their actions, raising questions about how they managed to drive such a distance. Incidents of kids stealing cars are surprisingly common, with other cases reported in the past. For more parenting insights and resources on home insemination, be sure to explore our other posts.