Deputies in Syracuse mistakenly handcuffed an 11-year-old girl, mistaking her for a car thief.

An 11-year-old girl in Syracuse, NY, was falsely identified and handcuffed by deputies searching for a car thief. Despite clear differences noted by the girl and her friends, the deputies compared her to a suspect photo. Videos of the incident, showing the interaction and eventual realization of the mistake, have circulated on social media, sparking public criticism. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office has not yet responded officially.

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