Carjacking Suspect Caught Near Oceanside

 A woman who allegedly stole a 92-year-old man's car and billfold at a Golden Hill intersection this morning was arrested later in the day in the North County, authorities reported.

The victim was stopped for a traffic signal in the 4700 block of Imperial Avenue about 6 a.m. when Meshee Nickerson, 49, opened a passenger door on his tan 2006 Cadillac and got in, according to San Diego police.

Nickerson, who was holding something in one of her hands, allegedly ordered the motorist to get out of the vehicle and demanded his wallet before driving off, SDPD Sgt. Ray Battrick said. The victim then walked to a business on F Street and reported the crime.

After an alert was broadcast to other law enforcement agencies, a California Highway Patrol officer spotted the stolen car and suspect near Oceanside. Nickerson was arrested on suspicion of carjacking and robbery.

—City News Service