Northern Ireland

Probe launched after bus stolen in Letterkenny and driven to Dublin

The Bus Éireann vehicle was driven from Letterkenny to Dublin
The Bus Éireann vehicle was driven from Letterkenny to Dublin The Bus Éireann vehicle was driven from Letterkenny to Dublin

An investigation is underway after a Bus Éireann bus was stolen in Co Donegal and driven to Dublin.

The vehicle was taken from Letterkenny Bus Station on Ramelton Road on Monday at around 12.45am.

It was then driven to Dublin city centre, without being detected.

No passengers or staff were on board the vehicle at the time.

Gardai said an investigation has been launched.

A spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating the unauthorised taking of a vehicle that occurred on Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal at approximately 12:45am on Monday July 10 2023.

“The vehicle was later recovered in Dublin city, where it has since been removed for a technical examination.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Bus Éireann also said it was cooperating with the investigation and CCTV footage has been made available to gardaí.