A man has ben remanded to Castlerea Prison after a car chase from Sligo to Ballybofey last night.
The 19 year old appeared at Letterkenny District Court for a brief appearance.
The court heard the man had been involved in a pursuit with Gardai before being apprehended in Ballybofey just before 11.30pm.
The man was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda station.
It is understood the man had been attending Sligo General Hospital and stole the a car form the car park of the hospital.
The man, who is already before the courts, was placed under medical supervision at the prison and will appear again on Monday next at Letterkenny District Court.