AMHERST, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents in Amherst say recent vehicle thefts and robberies have caught their attention, even as many still describe the town as one of the safest communities in Western New York.
The concern follows several recent incidents, including armed robberies and carjackings in commercial parking lots, as well as an increase in vehicle thefts.
According to Amherst Police Captain Gregg Huller, the town recorded 95 vehicle thefts through the end of May 2026, compared to 60 thefts during the same period in 2025…