In an astonishing display of determination, a five-year-old boy from Davenport, Florida embarked on a solo midnight adventure that left local authorities and his family stunned. The child managed to leave his home undetected in the early hours of the morning with one clear mission: to satisfy his craving for Chick-fil-A nuggets.
Polk County Sheriff's Office responded to calls around 3am after residents spotted the young boy wandering alone near the busy intersection of Ronald Reagan Parkway and Posner Boulevard. Bodycam footage released by police shows the remarkable moment deputies located the purposeful preschooler.
'I was going to Chick-fil-A,' the boy confidently told Deputy Eduardo Rios when asked about his unusual journey. When questioned if the restaurant was actually open at that hour, the child simply replied, 'I was going to check.'
The investigation revealed the ambitious youngster had not only left his home while his family slept but had successfully navigated across multiple lanes of traffic in his quest for chicken. His journey was cut short approximately halfway to his intended destination.
Sheriff Grady Judd expressed both amazement and concern about the incident: 'This little guy had a plan and he was executing it. He was going to Chick-fil-A, come hell or high water. He's lucky he didn't get run over.'
Authorities confirmed the child was returned safely to his relieved but undoubtedly embarrassed parents. The Sheriff's Office emphasized the importance of additional home security measures to prevent similar incidents, particularly for households with adventurous young children.
The incident serves as a striking reminder of both the surprising capabilities of young children and the critical importance of childproofing homes in an era where determined toddlers can orchestrate complex escape plans.
