12-Year-Old Arrested for Multiple Car Thefts, Sales in Michigan

A 12-year-old boy in Oakland County, Michigan, was arrested after allegedly stealing three or four vehicles from a business in Pontiac over the past month, even selling one for $30. Authorities caught the boy during a stakeout at a parking lot, where he was found carrying a license plate. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard described the youth as being on a very bad path, hoping that court intervention would help redirect him toward a better future and stop the repeated thefts. The boy is currently being held at Oakland County Children's Village, and the investigation remains ongoing. The case drew attention due to the boy's young age and apparent emulation of the video game "Grand Theft Auto," which involves stealing cars as part of its gameplay. Law enforcement continues to seek information to assist with the case, emphasizing the need for positive intervention.