An Australian youngster who climbed into a “Hello Kitty” arcade claw machine and “was in no hurry to get out” was rescued in a smash-and-grab operation, police said Thursday.
According to Queensland police, on a shopping trip, three-year-old Ethan went into the machine, which was stocked with plush toys, via the reward dispenser chute.
Police video shows four cops assessing the situation before shooing the unconcerned toddler to the far side of the glass cubicle.
“Police ensured Ethan was at a safe distance before breaking a glass window of the machine in order to free him,” Queensland police said.
“You won a prize, which one do you want?” an officer jokes after lifting the boy to freedom.