NEW ORLEANS — Three school buses reported stolen were actually repossessed, according to New Orleans police.
Lycee Francis charter school reported three school buses stolen Thursday. The buses were taken from the 1800 block of Monroe Street, the site of the school's 3rd-7th grade classes.
The head of the school's transportation department sent out an urgent email to parents asking them to pick up their children in person from the school sites.
"If you are unable to pick up your child at dismissal time, we will offer free after care until 6 p.m.," said the message.
After investigation the reported theft, police determined that the buses were actually repossessed.
