WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WKBW) — West Seneca police are investigating an attempted armed robbery and carjacking that occurred Tuesday night at the Wegmans on Orchard Park Road.
According to police, a 75-year-old man said he placed his groceries in the back seat of his 2023 Kia and when he opened his driver's door he was approached by two suspects in masks. One of the suspects allegedly pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the man and demanded his keys. The man told police he was able to stop the robbery attempt by kicking one of the suspects in the groin which caused all six suspects to flee across Orchard Park Road towards Tops.
Police said four of the suspects were taken into custody after they emerged from a backyard on Cambridge Avenue. Another suspect was located by drone and taken into custody without incident. The sixth suspect fled through heavy brush and across Route 400 and was last seen in the area of the SPCA Serving Erie County on Harlem Road and has not been located.
With five of the six suspects in custody police have identified three of them, two are juveniles, and listed the charges they all face,
- Andre Washington, 22 years old, Buffalo — Charged with: Attempted Robbery 1st, two counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Conspiracy 4th, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Use of a Firearm 2nd degree.
- Nahjala Wilkins, 18 years old, Buffalo — Charged with: Attempted Robbery 1st, two counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Conspiracy 4th, and Resisting Arrest
- Azmayah Chevere, 19 years old, Buffalo — Charged with: Attempted Robbery 1st, two counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Conspiracy 4th, and Resisting Arrest
- Female Juvenile, 16 years old — Charged with: Attempted Robbery 1st, two counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Conspiracy 4th, and Resisting Arrest
- Female Juvenile, 17 years old — Charged with: Attempted Robbery 1st, two counts of Attempted Robbery 2nd, Attempted Grand Larceny 3rd, Conspiracy 4th, and Resisting Arrest
Police said the juveniles were released on Family Court appearance tickets in accordance with NYS Law. Washington, Wilkins and Chevere were arraigned in West Seneca Justice Court. Bail was set at $5000 for Wilkins and Chever, and $25,000 for Washington. They were transported to the Erie County Holding Center in lieu of bail.
A glock replica BB gun was recovered as evidence.
Anyone with information is asked to contact (716) 674-2280 or the anonymous tipline (716) 675-8423.
