Fear arises in midst of car jacking

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - Remain vigilant.

That's the message from local law enforcers after two Kenmore women were taken on a terrifying journey.

And police fear these suspects may be repeat offenders after a similar situation was reported just two days earlier.

A 22 year old woman told police she was getting out of her car on Elam Place and Crescent Avenue in Buffalo around 11 p.m. Saturday night when two men came out of nowhere.

Det. Paul O'Brien from Kenmore Police said, "The victim was bound, blind folded and taken back to her apartment in Kenmore, where her roommate was awakened at knife point by the suspects."

He also explained that the two men blind folded and tied up the roommate as well.

Both women were then told to get in the back seat of the car.

With a gun and a knife in hand, the two suspects then forced the women to hand over their ATM cards and their pin numbers.

They drove around to a number of ATM machines, withdrawing 800 dollars in cash.

When they were done, the two suspects dropped the women back off where it all started, on Elam Place and Crescent Avenue in Buffalo.

Bob Hanley lives in Kenmore in the same neighborhood as the two victims.

"It's surprising. It happens, you see it in the news but you never expect it to happen where it ends up in your neighborhood," he remarked.

Kenmore is generally considered a safe and quiet neighborhood.

"It's scary, hardly ever hear about this at all in Kenmore," Det. O'Brien said.

"We're hoping that video from the ATM's will help us in identifying the suspects."

Police are reminding all residents to be aware and alert of their surroundings.