HAMBURG, N.Y. (WKBW) — On Monday, as powerful winds whipped through Western New York, a BMW, which police confirmed was stolen out of Buffalo, was left in the parking lot at Hoak's in Hamburg with all of its windows down.
For hours, it was pummeled with waves, filling up with lake water. This was the scene outside of Hoak's around noon on Monday.
We went back out to Hoak's on Tuesday, and the BMW is still there, and the windows are still down. Both the car's interior and exterior are completely covered in ice.
Watch our update from Hoak's on Tuesday below.
We reached back out on Tuesday to see if police know who the owner is or when it might be recovered and we are still waiting to hear back.
As the luxury vehicle sat frozen solid in the parking lot, a steady stream of curious onlookers stopped by, eager to witness the unusual sight in person.
"It's pretty crazy to see in person I'll tell you what," said Justin Ryther of Orchard Park.
Steven Mitchell of Hamburg called it "one of the most interesting things I've seen in quite a while."
A Tuesday update from police indicated the owner had been notified and was working to have the vehicle towed.
Kevin Hoak, co-owner of the restaurant, said the vehicle has been in his parking lot since Monday morning. While the establishment is accustomed to severe weather during winter storms, the mysterious sports car has certainly captured public attention.
"I have not talked to police but I know they are on it," Hoak said.
The frozen BMW has transformed into an impromptu destination for visitors.
"It's Buffalo people just come in and want to take pictures in front of it and whatnot.. It's kind of become a destination to come check it out...Hopefully they come in for a fish fry as well," Hoak said.
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