Police Deliver on 'Emergency Donuts' Request After Toddler's Hilarious 911 Call

In an adorable turn of events, a 2-year-old boy in Moore, Oklahoma, has captured the hearts of many after making an unexpected 911 call for “emergency donuts.” Yes, you read that right—Bennett, who was playing with an old phone, dialed 911, and amid his toddler gibberish, the dispatcher heard the words “emergency donuts.”

The Moore Police Department was quick to respond, calling back after the initial call was dropped multiple times. When the dispatcher finally pieced together that Bennett wasn’t in any real danger but was, in fact, craving donuts, she decided to take action on his sweet request. “Kids these days are incredibly smart,” said Clint Byley, public information officer for the Moore Police. “They know that 911 is for emergencies, and we weren’t sure exactly what we were expecting.”

After confirming with Bennett’s parents that he wasn’t in distress—just a toddler with an adorable craving for donuts—the police department took the situation in stride and delivered a box of donuts to Bennett and his older brother the next day. The delivery was captured on video, with the young boys beaming as they picked out their favourite treats.

Bennett’s parents were initially “appalled” by the call but were just as surprised to find out their child had dialed 911. They had no idea the old phone, which they had given him to play with, still had the capability to make emergency calls.

While this playful call might have been a bit unorthodox, it serves as a sweet reminder of how important it is to ensure old phones are disconnected from emergency services—while still making for an entertaining story. The incident went viral when the Moore Police Department posted the video on X, spreading smiles all around. "It just was an incredibly positive experience overall," Byley said, highlighting how this unexpected event turned into a valuable lesson for both parents and kids.