A teen in Kentucky has been arrested for stealing 2 semi trucks. The shocker, the boy is only 13-years-old.
The boy stole the first truck at a truck stop located off exit 94 in Clarke County Thursday afternoon, according to officials. He then Allegedly abandoned the truck on I-75 northbound near mile marker 97 around 8:00 at night. The boy walked for 2 miles down to exit 95 where he reportedly stole a fuel tanker.
It was around 10:00 when police noticed the tanker swerving and driving without headlights. Police say the boy was able to steal the 2 trunks because the keys were left in the cabs. The boy’s father filed a missing person report when his son didn’t return home after school. It is unclear what the boy’s motive was in stealing the trucks.
He is now being held at the Fayette County Detention Center and is being charged with receiving stolen property. According to the state police, this isn’t the first time this teen as stolen trucks in the area.
