BARRIE, Ont. - Police in Barrie, Ont., say a 13-year-old driver is facing charges.

Police in York Region alerted Barrie police Thursday night to a vehicle stolen in Newmarket, Ont., that was being driven by a child.

York investigators believed the 13-year-old driver was heading to the Barrie area.

Barrie officers pulled the vehicle over early this morning and charged the young driver with possession of a stolen vehicle.

The young person has been turned over to York Regional Police.