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Homeless Man Arrested After Taking RATP Bus on 13-Kilometer Ride Through Paris

Prosecutors assigned the case to the BRF following the theft.

Overview

  • During a break at Gare Montparnasse, the driver of a Noctilien N13 bus reportedly left the keys in the ignition before the vehicle was taken.
  • CRIV tracked the bus in real time, including stretches on the boulevard périphérique, enabling police to intercept it near Porte de Bagnolet.
  • The RATP said it filed a complaint and confirmed that no passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported.
  • The suspect is described by prosecutors as homeless and unknown to police and judicial services, and he was taken into custody.
  • Union representative Ahmed Berrahal urged anti-start devices and secured termini, citing a comparable incident in May 2024.