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Oklahoma Toddler Calls 911 for 'Emergency Doughnuts,' Police Deliver Treats

The Moore Police Department responded to a young boy's playful 911 call by surprising him with a box of doughnuts, charming social media users worldwide.

  • A toddler in Moore, Oklahoma, used an old cellphone to call 911, requesting 'emergency doughnuts' in a humorous exchange with the dispatcher.
  • The child, named Bennett, initially spoke gibberish before clearly stating his request for doughnuts during a second call to emergency services.
  • The Moore Police Department, recognizing the innocence of the situation, visited Bennett's home the next day with a box of Dunkin' doughnuts.
  • The department shared the audio and story on social media, where it quickly went viral, drawing praise for the officers’ kind gesture.
  • The incident highlighted that even deactivated cellphones can still call 911, prompting a reminder to parents about their potential use by children.
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