A pair of teenagers from Rochester are accused of stealing two unlocked vehicles that were left running in the driveways of Batavia homes this morning.
The first theft was reported on Lacrosse Avenue in Batavia. It was later located on Cherry Avenue, where another vehicle that had been left unlocked and running was stolen.
A short time after the theft was reported, a Le Roy patrol officer spotted the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
The driver fled, leading to a chase into Monroe County. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office assisted with the pursuit once it was in the department's jurisdiction.
The chase ended in North Chili, where one occupant was taken into custody without incident.
A second occupant fled on foot but was taken into custody a short time later.
A 17-year-old male and an 18-year-old female, whose names are not being released by Batavia PD, were charged with two counts each of grand larceny 4th. They are also facing charges and traffic violations in Le Roy.
The pair was issued appearance tickets and released to their guardians in accordance with state law.
Batavia PD said in a statement that it wishes to thank the Village of LeRoy Police Department, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office, the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center and Monroe County Sheriff's Office for their assistance.
"We further would like to remind residents to secure their vehicles and not leave them running while unattended," the department said in a statement.
