Nottingham: Man sought after bus stolen in 'reckless and extremely dangerous' incident
The bus was stolen on 4 August and was recovered shortly after it caused a car to veer out of the way and burst its tyres.
Wednesday 23 August 2023 11:24, UK
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace after a bus was stolen during a "reckless and extremely dangerous" theft.
The vehicle was stolen in Nottingham on Friday 4 August after the driver parked up at 7.40pm to have a short break.
Returning to Peveril Drive near Castle Boulevard, where he had left the bus at 8.05pm, he found it had been stolen.
The bus was recovered near Maid Marian Way, shortly after it caused the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf to veer out of its way and burst its tyres.
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The bus is a purple Indigo Trent Barton bus which travels from the city centre to Long Eaton, then on to Derby.
PC Matthew Fisher, who is investigating the incident, said: "This was a reckless and extremely dangerous theft. Bus drivers go through rigorous training to ensure they can operate these vehicles."
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He said police are calling on the assistance of the public to help find the man they wish to speak to in connection with the investigation.
"Do you recognise the man in the picture or are you the man on the picture? Please get in touch with us as soon as possible," he said.