An 11-year-old girl is accused of stealing a car in Dorchester, but was not charged. Instead she was released to the custody of the state Department of Children and Families.
Boston police said the theft of the car was on April 22 around 8:30 p.m. in Dorchester. Police released information about the theft Wednesday to warn people about leaving cars unattended and running.
Police officers called to the area spoke to a woman who said she left the car with her son and nephew inside.
According to police, officers spoke to one of men who said a female wearing a blue medical face mask approached the vehicle and had demanded they roll down the window.
“The victim stated when he complied, the female ordered the two male victims out of the vehicle, entered the driver’s seat and drove off,” police said.
Officers in the area were able to find the car on the front of 1575 Blue Hill Ave.
Police saw the young girl inside the car and took her into custody.
“Further investigation revealed the female suspect to be 11-years-old and due to her age, officers were unable to charge the suspect with a crime,” police said. “The suspect was released to the care of the Department of Children and Families.”
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