THE SCHOOL minibus has been stolen from Goldthorpe Primary while children and staff were in assembly.

Thieves have waited until staff and pupils were busy in assembly this afternoon (February 20) to take the bus from the Doncaster Road school’s grounds.

It was last seen heading in the direction of Hickleton and the A1 at approximately 14:40pm.

Teacher Ben Hitchen said: “They have cut through the fence behind the bus to keep out of sight. Then they removed the bus window, cut the gate lock and drove it straight out.

“It was parked on the side of school which had all the kids and staff in assembly.

“The bus has all its stickers on, including the school name, and yellow safety stickers behind it.”

The 17-seater minibus has the registration YT14 NVL.

Anyone with information is asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101.