Editor’s Note: This story was updated Wednesday morning to say the suspect had been arrested.
A 46-year-old man who was inside a 1977 Chevy Silverado when it was stolen from Meadowlark Mall Tuesday afternoon has been found safe and unharmed.
Police said the man, who functions at the level of a seven-year-old, was located about 10 blocks from the mall.
The Edmonton Police Service said the theft was reported at 2:30 p.m. at Meadowlark Mall (159 Street and 87 Avenue).
A 1977 maroon Chevy Silverado was left running with the 46-year-old passenger inside.
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The truck was found in Stony Plain at 4:45 p.m. and a male suspect was arrested, police said. Charges are pending.
The truck involved was similar to this stock image of a 1977 Chevy Silverado below.
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