8-year-old girl drives 10 miles to store and shops independently.

A young girl, eager to go shopping, took matters into her own hands and drove herself to a Target store in Bainbridge, Ohio on Sunday morning. The eight-year-old had the determination to go shopping on her own and drove her mother's car for over 10 miles to reach her destination.

Her family was shocked when they discovered that both the girl and their Nissan SUV were missing from their Ohio home. They immediately contacted the police around 7am to report the incident. According to a Bedford Police Department incident report obtained by WKYC, a CCTV footage from a neighbor's house showed the girl driving away in the SUV by herself.

As the family and the police were trying to locate the girl, they received a call about a young child driving an SUV matching the description on Rockside Road. Flock cameras also captured the SUV heading east on Pettibone Road. Miraculously, the girl managed to drive herself safely all the way to a Target store in Bainbridge.

The police department then received another call reporting that the SUV was parked at a Target store in Bainbridge. When they arrived, they found the young adventurer inside. The department confirmed on Facebook that the eight-year-old had taken her mother's car and driven to Target to shop. In a light-hearted tone, they joked about finally finding a woman who was in a bigger hurry to shop at Target than their own wives.

The girl's family was contacted and they safely took her and the SUV back home. The police department even let her finish her Frappuccino before taking her home. They joked about not being mean, but also wondered if she was able to use her Target app to save 5% on her purchases.

Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident. However, the girl did admit to hitting a mailbox and damaging the vehicle. She is too young to face any criminal charges, according to Nexstar's WJW.

This is not the first time a child has been caught driving unaccompanied. In March, a young boy in Oroville, California was so excited to go to school that he allegedly stole his mother's car and tried to drive there. Unfortunately, he ended up crashing into a police car. It just goes to show that children can surprise us with their determination and independence, but it's important for adults to keep a watchful eye on them to ensure their safety.

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