14-year-old fools Chicago cops and goes on patrol FOR 5 HOURS!

[Liberal_in_LA]

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14-year-old fools Chicago cops and goes on patrol

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CHICAGO (AFP) — A 14-year-old boy who fooled Chicago police and spent five hours in a squad car alongside another police officer who was on traffic patrol has tried impersonating a cop before, local media said Monday.

Police acknowledged it was a serious security breach and said they are investigating how the boy managed to check out a radio and ticket book and how he managed to spend five hours on patrol while escaping suspicion.

They said the boy "looks older than 14" and was wearing a complete Chicago police uniform except for the badge and gun.

He was discovered when he returned to the station to fill out paperwork and a sergeant noticed the missing star-shaped badge.

"The senior officer was in full control of the squad car at all times and the 14-year-old never interacted with the public," assistant superintendent James Jackson said at a press conference.

The boy, who pleaded not guilty to impersonating a police officer, has been in trouble at least twice in the past for wearing a Chicago police uniform.

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

1. I heard about this on the radio this morning.

I couldn't help but think there was some adult or adults in on the whole thing helping him, and they've somehow stayed out of trouble. At least publically.

[John Q. Citizen]

2. Is everything secure, officer?

[EFerrari]

3. I wonder if this kid has a crush on someone on the force.

Fourteen!