Police detain 2 teens after a joy ride in a Waymo in Northern California
Waymo remotely halted the ride and alerted police after a monitor saw the teens drinking and firing Orbeez from a toy gun, officials said.
- On Monday, San Mateo Police Department officers detained two 15-year-olds after Waymo contacted authorities regarding reports of the riders drinking and shooting Orbeez water beads from the moving robotaxi.
- The vehicle stopped in a parking lot near the intersection of El Camino Real and Highway 92, allowing officers to safely remove the teens and seize the toy gun used.
- Waymo vehicles utilize internal cameras and microphones for safety, with support teams able to access live video during urgent circumstances to assist emergency responders.
- Responding officers, supported by a police dog, surrounded the car with weapons raised, as police warned that "Shooting projectiles at speed can cause real damage" to unsuspecting passersby.
- The San Mateo Police Department's social media post regarding the incident garnered nearly 60 comments, with some users debating the company's role in reporting the activity to law enforcement.
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