NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred in downtown Barrie on Sunday afternoon.
On Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019 at approximately 3 p.m., the suspect entered a convenience store in Barrie’s downtown area. The suspect walked behind the counter, displayed a weapon and made a demand for cash. The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and cigarettes before fleeing on foot. The employee was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
Police are seeking the assistance of the community in identifying the suspect.
The suspect is described as:
• Male, non-white
• Approximately 6' tall
• Medium build
The suspect was wearing:
• Grey Toronto Raptor's toque with white logo and multiple blue lines on top
• A black scarf covering his face, black waist-length coat and black pants, and black shoes with white soles
• Blue gloves with a white patterned design
• Large, possibly diamond earring in his left ear
Investigating officers are asking anyone who may have information to please contact Detective Constable Latham of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2743 or [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online.
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