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Original story:
Surveillance cameras caught an image of the woman Old Forge police say is a carjacker.
She's missing her left leg and requires a wheelchair to get around. Police say Sunday evening, asked an elderly woman for a ride at a gas station in Taylor.
Old Forge Police Chief Jason Dubernas says the driver is just the kind of person who would be willing to help.
"Christmas a week away, trying to help somebody out that's in need, someone you think who is disabled and asking for a ride. Things turn to the worse for her," said Chief Dubernas.
The driver took the woman to Burger King for a bite to eat and then drove her around the borough before telling her that the ride eventually had to come to an end.
"She told her, 'Listen, I have to finish things up. I'll drop you off. Where do you want me to go?' and she turned around and pulled over, and that's when everything happened."
While pulled over on Milwaukee Avenue in Old Forge, the woman forced her way into the driver's seat while the driver clung to the steering wheel. The driver was dragged as the carjacker took off.
"She didn't let go of the car at first when the suspect pushed her out of the car. She was hanging on because she didn't want to give up the car willingly."
The driver was bruised and suffered some road rash, but police say she will be OK.
Her blue 2013 Subaru Legacy is still missing.
The police chief says they've been flooded with tips since posting the picture online.
If caught, the woman faces several felony charges.
Contact Old Forge police at 570-457-7441.