Woman, 96, found after car stolen with her still inside, suspect in custody

A 96-year-old woman has been found safe after a minivan she was in was carjacked, police said Saturday. 

A suspect is now in custody.

The carjacking occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday in the area of Queensway East and Camilla Road in Mississauga. 

The minivan was parked in a plaza when the driver, who had stepped out of the blue Toyota Sienna, observed someone get into the vehicle and drive away with the woman still inside, according to Peel Regional Police. 

The woman, who typically uses a wheelchair, and the vehicle were found abandoned in Oakville about an hour later.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.