Vancouver police say they've charged a man following an alleged carjacking in a westside neighbourhood.
They say a 58-year-old woman was allegedly forced out of her car Sunday morning in Fairview.
They say officers found the car and the suspect soon after in Strathcona.
Police say 48-year-old Chad Ayukawa has been charged with robbery, assault, and driving offences.
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Vancouver police have charged a man following an alleged carjacking in a westside neighbourhood.
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