Flin Flon city bus stolen and found damaged on railway tracks
Flin Flon RCMP say a stolen city transit bus was found heavily damaged on railway tracks. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the detachment.
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Flin Flon RCMP are investigating the theft of a city transit bus from a business on Channing Drive. Police received a report of the theft at 6:37 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2026, and found the bus soon afterward on railway tracks off Dominion Boulevard.
Officers who responded to the business saw that the gate to the compound had been heavily damaged. The person involved had already fled the scene, according to police.
Police said they began patrolling for the bus and located it on the tracks. The vehicle had sustained heavy damage to its undercarriage and front end. Officers also found multiple empty liquor bottles and gloves by the bus.
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According to the RCMP, the initial investigation determined that several keys for heavy-duty equipment were also taken from the compound. Police said the person involved may have tried to start a fire on one of the vehicles in the compound.
Police seek information
Flin Flon RCMP are asking members of the public who have information relating to the incident to contact the detachment. Anyone with information can call police at 204-687-1423.
The investigation is continuing, according to the RCMP.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
