The Brief
- An 8-year-old boy allegedly stole a running car at an Alpharetta apartment complex.
- The child drove half a mile, swerving past a playground before abandoning the vehicle in nearby woods.
- Police urge residents not to leave cars unlocked and running, even briefly.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – Police are searching for what may be their youngest-ever car thief after witnesses said a boy who looked about 8 years old stole a vehicle from an Alpharetta apartment complex.
What we know:
The incident happened Sept. 20 at The Manchester at Mansell Road apartments. Investigators said the child drove about half a mile on roads inside the complex before ditching the car and running into nearby woods. The vehicle was recovered with no damage, but police were never able to locate the young driver.…