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Too much Mario Kart? Teen takes dad's Mercedes for spin across Europe

1/14/2013

A 13-year-old boy who stole his dad's Mercedes and led cops on a chase across Europe is being reunited with his family. After an argument with his adopted parents in northern Italy, the boy (an avid go-cart racer) took the keys and sped off, crossing into Austria and then Germany, where he was eventually stopped. Authorities believe he was headed for Poland to see his birth sister. The kid had the right idea: Sometimes you need a long road trip to clear your head. But it's more relaxing and therapeutic if you're old enough to drive. And if you actually own the car. [Source]

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