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Woman in Custody After Allegedly Taking Lawrence City Bus on Downtown Drive

Police report no injuries, with the suspect undergoing a hospital evaluation.

Overview

  • According to the Lawrence Police Department, the woman forced her way into the driver’s seat at the Central Transit Station around 11:15 a.m. Friday in Lawrence, Kansas.
  • The driver and two passengers exited before the bus left the station, leaving no riders onboard.
  • Police say the bus traveled about 35 to 40 mph through downtown, going north on Iowa Street, east on Sixth Street, and north on Maine Street.
  • Officers surrounded the bus near Second and Michigan streets, where the woman surrendered to police.
  • She was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation, and authorities have not detailed any charges.