2 teens charged for allegedly stealing nun's car in Amherst
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Two teens are facing charges for allegedly shoving a nun to the ground and stealing her car. Police said the alleged carjacking happened as the nun was arriving for school in Amherst.
The incident happened just before 9 a.m. on April 10 at the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart on Main Street, where the nun teaches. According to police, the teens approached her, asked for help and then grabbed her keys, shoved her and stole the vehicle.
Police said the two teens have since been charged with robbery and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
WIVB News 4 obtained the letter sent to parents after the incident happened. The letter informs parents that 'the teacher received minor injuries from being pushed out of the way.'
The letter also tells parents that the school will be reviewing security measures 'to see if anything further is needed to support student and faculty safety.'
Car thefts involving teens has risen in recent years both locally and across the nation. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane is warning teens of how dangerous the trend is.
'These kids are putting themselves in danger. They really are. If you're being chased by the police, or even just the owner of the vehicle,' he said. 'We see cases involving very serious injuries and death because someone thought it would be fun to steal a car and they should be mindful of that because it happens so quickly. Next thing you know is, people's lives are destroyed.'
The two teens are being tried in family court because of their ages.
Sarah Minkewicz is an Emmy-nominated reporter and Buffalo native who has been a part of the News 4 team since 2019. Follow Sarah on Twitter @SarahMinkewicz and click here to see more of her work.
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