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

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