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A Brooklyn boy who went missing from his home six days ago was found by police Monday riding the subway in Manhattan, where he said he had spent almost the entire duration.
Kareem Granton told reporters he ran away from home because he didn't want to clean up after his dog. However, once away from home he became fearful. "It was a very big world," the young man, with his relieved mother at his side, said in a press conference. "I didn't think I would probably make it."
The East New York resident said he spent nights riding the subway and ate at Chuck E. Cheese. He claims he had no idea his disappearance had turned into such a big deal. A community advocate who knows his family said he had around $10 on him when he was found.
Granton, who has a history of running away, was found in the Union Square subway station on Monday morning after a rider who recognized him from posters notified police.
A transit officer and his police dog, Dakota, boarded the train and approached Granton. Police say he stayed calm because he was allowed to pet the German Shepard.
Officer Dennis Grimm said Granton "looked tired and hungry" when police found him. Officers treated him to a meal at McDonald's, after which he "perked right up."
Source: nbcnewyork.com
