An Oklahoma toddler with a sweet tooth made an unusual 911 call—requesting an “emergency need for doughnuts.” To his delight, local police officers delivered on his request.
A Call for Help… and Doughnuts
The Moore Police Department shared a heartwarming exchange on social media after young Bennett dialed 911 twice. On the first call, he spoke gibberish before hanging up. When he called again, he had a clear message for the dispatcher: he urgently needed doughnuts.
“Doughnuts? I want doughnuts. Are you going to share your doughnuts?” the dispatcher asked in response.
Bennett, however, had a firm answer: “No, I’m not.”
Officers Make a Special Delivery
The next day, officers from the Moore Police Department arrived at Bennett’s home with a box of fresh Dunkin’ doughnuts.
“You called us about doughnuts,” one officer said in an online video. “We came to give you some doughnuts.”
Bennett responded with an excited “Yes!” before grabbing a treat for himself and his brother.
Why Old Phones Can Still Call 911
According to the police department, Bennett used an old cellphone with no active service. While these phones can’t browse the internet, take pictures, or play music, they can still call 911 in emergencies.
Authorities reminded the public that any working cell phone, even without a SIM card, can connect to emergency services—though they probably weren’t expecting a request for sweets!
A Sweet and Funny Reminder
This adorable incident serves as a lighthearted reminder that kids may not always understand 911’s purpose. While this call wasn’t an actual emergency, the officers were happy to turn it into a moment of community connection—one delicious doughnut at a time.
