Kicker: Toddler invasion

PAUL BUTLER, HOST: Well, the most adept criminals use the element of surprise to their advantage. The first successful border breach at the White House in a long time proves it.

Four years ago, the White House beefed up its security fence, doubling the height to 13 feet. But the fence designers overlooked one thing. Taller isn’t always better. Audio here from CBS Evening News.

CBS: A toddler squeezed his way through the metal fencing and started making his way towards the North Lawn while his parents watched from Pennsylvania Avenue.

The boy fit through the five and a half inch gap between the bars…triggering White House security to move in fast.

CBS: Secret Service Agents quickly scooped him up and brought him to his parents.

The guys in black kept their interrogation short, really short, as the toddler was less than three feet tall. I understand authorities won’t be pressing charges, though even if they were, I’m not sure what punishment fits the crime here. Taking away his allowance or grounding him to his room?

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