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| TARGETED: The Rossendale Transport Citysmart bus on a Manchester to Bacup service |
A £130,000 bus was stolen from a Rossendale depot and taken on a joyride to Bolton.
And the Rossendale Transport Ltd Volvo vehicle was given a £60 parking ticket after the thief abandoned it.
The single decker low-floor Citysmart bus had been taken from the Rawtenstall depot in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Police have launched an investigation and bosses at Rossendale Transport said they believed the thief was a 'professional' who had driven buses before.
Police said the thief approached the depot, attempted to start up one bus by following specific procedures, but only managed to drive it 20ft before failing.
He then jumped into another bus which he damaged when he drove into some railings.
The man then drove the bus, registration P053 0BP, to Tong Moor Road, Bolton, where it was found at 8.30am yesterday complete with parking ticket.
The stolen Citysmart bus is used on the Bacup to Manchester route.
Barry Drelincourt, commercial director of Rossendale Transport Ltd said: "The bus was due to be one of the first buses out in the morning so it had been parked at the front of the bus station.
"It is obvious, looking at the CCTV footage, that the man has driven a bus before.
"We have seen shots of the person driving it and he seems quite professional - and it's not easy to know how to do that.
"Nothing like this has happened for a long time.
"We've got the bus back. There were a few scratches on the back but it was driven quite well.
"The damage is not unreasonable."
PC Phil Buck added: "All modern buses are fitted with a number of CCTV cameras.
"Anyone foolish enough to break into a bus in this area can anticipate swift action against them as their picture will be immediately available to the police."
The bus was stolen between 2.10am and 4.45am on Tuesday.
12:45pm Wednesday 26th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: John, Rossendale on 12:51pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Ha Ha thats funny
Posted by: pedant on 1:04pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Its destination in Bolton is spelt TONGE Moor Road (main road in from Rossendale and Burnley): just ask your colleagues on the Bolton News.
Its destination in Bolton is spelt TONGE Moor Road (main road in from Rossendale and Burnley): just ask your colleagues on the Bolton News.
Posted by: Tommy on 1:06pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Probably more reliable than usual I bet too.
Probably more reliable than usual I bet too.
Posted by: Themojorityspeaks, Real World on 1:13pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it
A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it
A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
Posted by: ic31420, Horwich on 1:50pm Wed 26 Mar 08
So who has been out on the razzle in Rossendale and needed a lift back to Bolton then?
So who has been out on the razzle in Rossendale and needed a lift back to Bolton then?
Posted by: busybee123 on 2:00pm Wed 26 Mar 08
thts funny
Posted by: NRG, Lancs on 2:00pm Wed 26 Mar 08
A professional thief or a professional bus driver?
A professional thief or a professional bus driver?
Posted by: buggersback, wigan on 2:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]ic31420[/bold] wrote:
So who has been out on the razzle in Rossendale and needed a lift back to Bolton then?
[/quote] An ex bus driver by the sound of it.
ic31420 wrote:
So who has been out on the razzle in Rossendale and needed a lift back to Bolton then?
An ex bus driver by the sound of it.
Posted by: bunnyboiled, 055-567 on 2:08pm Wed 26 Mar 08
bet they still have to pay the ticket though !!
bet they still have to pay the ticket though !!
Posted by: parishner, bolton on 3:05pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Themojorityspeaks[/bold] wrote:
Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.[/quote] THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB
Themojorityspeaks wrote:
Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB
Posted by: bystander, lancs on 3:07pm Wed 26 Mar 08
"I 'ate you Butler"
Posted by: KFBWFC, bolton on 4:09pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I think someone is taking the Bus Pass Challenge a bit too seriously.
I think someone is taking the Bus Pass Challenge a bit too seriously.
Posted by: Andy Jones on 4:12pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]parishner[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Themojorityspeaks[/bold] wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.[/quote] THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB[/quote] I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key.
parishner wrote:
Themojorityspeaks wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB
I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key.
Posted by: The Horwich Observer, Horwich on 4:49pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]bystander[/bold] wrote:
"I 'ate you Butler"[/quote] I think it was Blakey not Butler......
bystander wrote:
"I 'ate you Butler"
I think it was Blakey not Butler......
Posted by: Andy Jones on 5:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]The Horwich Observer[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]bystander[/bold] wrote: "I 'ate you Butler"[/quote] I think it was Blakey not Butler......[/quote] bystander is correct. Blakey is the name of the character which spoke the line.
The Horwich Observer wrote:
bystander wrote: "I 'ate you Butler"
I think it was Blakey not Butler......
bystander is correct. Blakey is the name of the character which spoke the line.
Posted by: chas, suffolk on 5:09pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]NRG[/bold] wrote:
A professional thief or a professional bus driver?[/quote] Maybe a busman's holiday?
NRG wrote:
A professional thief or a professional bus driver?
Maybe a busman's holiday?
Posted by: BORISIMO, aka/dop/yelt/vonn/nm
e on 6:07pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Where's Amateur??
Posted by: roundhead, bolton on 7:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I went to school with joy rider and i never thought for one momement she would end up stealing a bus.Must have been drunk.
I went to school with joy rider and i never thought for one momement she would end up stealing a bus.Must have been drunk.
Posted by: Rachid Farissi, BX on 8:08pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Where's Amateur?? add leroi to that to.
Probably doing his best to find out the pillow talk between me and his missis an wondering why his other missus ran off to spain without tellin anybody.
Where's Amateur?? add leroi to that to.
Probably doing his best to find out the pillow talk between me and his missis an wondering why his other missus ran off to spain without tellin anybody.
Posted by: parishner, bolton on 12:03am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Andy Jones[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]parishner[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Themojorityspeaks[/bold] wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.[/quote] THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB[/quote] I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key. [/quote] istandtobecorrectedm
rjones.......anagram time GHITR NWREKA
Andy Jones wrote:
parishner wrote: Themojorityspeaks wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB
I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key.
istandtobecorrectedm
rjones.......anagram time GHITR NWREKA
Posted by: Marty, London on 12:18am Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]parishner[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Andy Jones[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]parishner[/bold] wrote: [quote][bold]Themojorityspeaks[/bold] wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.[/quote] THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB[/quote] I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key. [/quote] istandtobecorrectedm rjones.......anagram time GHITR NWREKA[/quote] Sorry parishner, Andy Jones is right. And you are a daehkcid (anag - easy)
parishner wrote:
Andy Jones wrote: parishner wrote: Themojorityspeaks wrote: Whats funny is the numpty who put a ticket on it A bus parked on a main road with no sign of the driver didn't think to check it out or ring the police.
THESE,GOBINS ARE ONLY DOING THIS JOB BECAUSE THEY,CANT DO ANYTHING ELSE,BRAWN DISCRETION,HA HA YOUR HAVING A GIRAFFE...PROBALY ONE OF THEM TRYING THERE NEXT JOB
I can just imagine the sort of high powered executive job you must have when you can't spell and you don't seem to be able to operate your caps lock key.
istandtobecorrectedm rjones.......anagram time GHITR NWREKA
Sorry parishner, Andy Jones is right. And you are a daehkcid (anag - easy)
Posted by: hip hip hooray..Its a holiday.., lancs on 1:17am Thu 27 Mar 08
maybe a sacked Ex employee... Wonder if he stopped to pick fares up..lol free gratis of course.
maybe a sacked Ex employee... Wonder if he stopped to pick fares up..lol free gratis of course.
Posted by: interested resident on 7:24am Thu 27 Mar 08
This is the funniest thing I have read for ages!
I would have paid good money to see him do a handbrake turn or wheelies though!
This is the funniest thing I have read for ages!
I would have paid good money to see him do a handbrake turn or wheelies though!
Posted by: GC, Turton on 7:29am Thu 27 Mar 08
Was it left outside the Castle by any chance?
Was it left outside the Castle by any chance?
Posted by: DhakaDave, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 9:40am Thu 27 Mar 08
This is not the first time it has happened. A few years ago when I lived in Rossendale a neighbour of mine took a bus from the Rawtenstall depot and headed for Bolton. He also tried it with a fire engine!
Billy Hadden strikes again?
This is not the first time it has happened. A few years ago when I lived in Rossendale a neighbour of mine took a bus from the Rawtenstall depot and headed for Bolton. He also tried it with a fire engine!
Billy Hadden strikes again?
Posted by: Chris, rossendale on 11:35am Sun 30 Mar 08
The problem is that the bus depot is far too small for the amount of buses Rossendale transport has in rawtenstall.
The company has no choice but to leave buses part outside on the bus station over night. And anyone who knows how to start a bus it is easy pickings.
The sooner the company move to their new depot the better I guest.
The problem is that the bus depot is far too small for the amount of buses Rossendale transport has in rawtenstall.
The company has no choice but to leave buses part outside on the bus station over night. And anyone who knows how to start a bus it is easy pickings.
The sooner the company move to their new depot the better I guest.
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