Police: Group of juveniles steal 73-year-old Lyft driver's vehicle, crash into school bus

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Police are looking for a group of juveniles who they say stole a 73-year-old Lyft driver's vehicle then crashed it into an occupied school bus the next day.

Columbus Police said the alleged grand theft auto happened on April 11 in the 1500 Block Stonegate Square North.

At around 2:30 p.m, police said the 73-year-old woman was hired to pick up her fares. When she showed up, police say the juveniles, four boys and one girl, "ripped" her from her 2015 silver Chevy.

Police said the woman pleaded with the teens. One teen reportedly said, "you're the chosen one for the day."

The woman sought help at a nearby residence and was able to call 911.

The next morning at around 9:30 a.m., the stolen Chevy struck an occupied school bus in the 2000 block of E. 17th Ave.

Police said three juveniles fled the crash. One juvenile, a girl, came back to the scene. Police said they are still searching for the other two described as juvenile boys.

Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit is investigating this theft and crash. Anyone with information about these suspects can call the Robbery Unit (614-645-4665) or anonymously through Central Ohio Crime Stoppers (614-461-8477)