Toddler breaches White House security, gets timeout

A little boy leans over to kiss President Barack Obama during the Congressional picnic on the South Lawn of the White House in this June 2012 photo. White House Photo

WASHINGTON—A young boy visiting the US capital on Thursday caused a commotion at the White House when he squeezed through the fence surrounding the presidential mansion.

Secret Service Spokesman Edwin Donovan made light of the security breach, however, which occurred at about 8:10 p.m. (0010 GMT).

“We were going to wait until he learned to talk to question him, but in lieu of that he got a timeout and was sent on way with parents,” said Secret Service Spokesman Edwin Donovan.