Boy, 12, takes dad’s SUV for a joyride in GTA

A 12-year-old boy will have some explaining to do after taking his dad’s SUV and driving it around the GTA for two hours.

The SUV was taken from the parking lot of the family home at Albion Road and Islington Avenue in Rexdale sometime overnight Tuesday.

Police were able to locate and stop the vehicle on the QEW at Hurontario Street in Mississauga.

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Police received several calls for an impaired driver swerving in and out of lanes, which is how they tracked down the driver.

No injuries were reported and the vehicle was not damaged.

The pre-teen’s dad arrived at the scene to pick up his son.