A parking lot caper at a local school had parents fuming and kids in tears — until everything mysteriously resolved itself before police could even get there.
Just after school let out, a concerned Wheelersburg mother called 911 to report that a juvenile troublemaker had tried to snatch her son’s backpack right off school property. She also claimed the same boy successfully stole a dirt bike from another student and was seen joyriding around the school lot like it was Fast & Furious: Playground Drift.
🚓 Deputies responded quickly, but by the time they arrived, the dirt bike had been returned, the backpack was back with its rightful owner, and the mini criminal mastermind had vanished like recess was over. The mom ultimately declined to file a report, so the case was closed — at least for now.
💡 What To Do If Another Student Takes Your Child’s Property:
✔️ Document everything – Snap photos, take notes, and gather any eyewitness accounts.
✔️ Report it to school officials – Teachers and administrators need to know immediately.
✔️ Involve law enforcement – Especially if something valuable is stolen or threats are involved.
✔️ Talk to your child – Make sure they feel safe and heard, and remind them it’s OK to ask for help.
✔️ Secure valuables – Lock bikes, label belongings, and teach kids not to leave stuff unattended.
🎓 School is for learning — not looting. If a kid goes Grand Theft Dirt Bike on campus, it’s not just mischief. It’s a crime. And while this story ended with a happy reunion of property and owners, next time might not be so lucky.
