Missing Girl, 8, Found Safe After Driving Mom's Car to Target: 'We Did Let Her Finish Her Frappuccino'

Mar. 15, 2025

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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 16: Shoppers enter a Target store on November 16, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. Target stock closed up more than six percent today after beating third-quarter profit and revenue expectations. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Ring camera footage from a neighbor showed the girl leaving the residence and driving off in the SUV alone, police said.

Bedford Police added in its report that officers found the girl inside the Target store in Bainbridge, Ohio. Her family members later arrived at the store to retrieve her and the car.

The girl also told police that she hit a mailbox during her travels, per the incident report.

“She’s now home safe,” the department added. “Not sure what she bought, or if she was even able to use her Target app to save 5%. We did let her finish her Frappuccino. We’re not mean.”

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When contacted for comment on Monday, Sept. 16, a Target spokesperson told PEOPLE they were aware of what happened and were grateful no one was injured.

source: people.com