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11-Year-Old Forgotten in Ritchies Van, Police Find No Crime

7/17/2026

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The 11-year-old boy remained in a Ritchies van for four to five hours after the driver went home, discovered when he was marked absent.
Parents said the van was parked at the driver’s residence while he used another vehicle for errands.
Police concluded the investigation found no criminal culpability, but the family has requested further inquiries.
Ritchies said CCTV footage was corrupted, replaced the camera and began an internal review.

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Story summary

The 11-year-old boy remained in a Ritchies van for four to five hours after the driver went home, discovered when he was marked absent.
Parents said the van was parked at the driver’s residence while he used another vehicle for errands.
Police concluded the investigation found no criminal culpability, but the family has requested further inquiries.
Ritchies said CCTV footage was corrupted, replaced the camera and began an internal review.