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Man Charged After Stealing Hamilton City Bus With Passengers On Board

Police say officers shadowed the HSR vehicle and halted it on West 5th Street with no injuries reported.

Overview

  • Police say the bus was taken around 9 p.m. Tuesday from the McNab Bus Terminal after the driver stepped away for a short break.
  • The suspect drove up the Hamilton Mountain and made several stops, allowing riders to board and exit during the trip.
  • Officers tracked the moving bus and brought it to a controlled stop on West 5th Street before taking the driver into custody.
  • A 36-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with theft over $5,000, possession over $5,000, obstructing police and driving while prohibited.
  • Investigators noted the driver even refused boarding to someone with an expired pass and asked anyone with information to contact police.