NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Dec. 6 update
On Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, officers arrested and charged a 37-year-old Barrie male with theft of motor vehicle, robbery with a weapon, disguise with intent, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and drive while disqualified.
On Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 officers arrested and charged a 28-year-old Barrie female with theft of motor vehicle and robbery with a weapon.
Earlier story:
Barrie Police Service have identified the suspects responsible for theft of motor vehicle from Southshore Center as well as the robbery that occurred at the Ultramar Gas Station between Thursday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. The investigation is ongoing and charges for the male and female are expected to be updated early next week.
Initial release:
On Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at 12:15 a.m. Barrie Police Service received a call from the employee working at Ultramar Gas Station located at 375 Mapleview Dr. E., in the City of Barrie, after a robbery had occurred.
The employee advised a male entered the store dressed in a black winter toque and a grey tube style scarf covering his face. He approached the clerk holding a knife and demanded money and cigarettes. The male collected a small amount of cash and various packages of cigarettes before fleeing eastbound on Mapleview Drive East in a grey four-door Chevrolet Avalanche that was waiting in the parking lot. The employee was not physically harmed in the incident.
Description:
- Male, white
- Approximately 30-years-old
- 6'0" tall
- 175 lbs, thin build
- Wearing a black leather jacket with grey shoulder and hood, black toque, light blue jeans, white shoes, and a grey tube style scarf over his face
On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 at 12:45 p.m. a similar four-door Chevrolet Avalanche was stolen from Southshore Center located at 205 Lakeshore Dr., in the City of Barrie. The two suspects in the incident, a male and female, removed the vehicle's keys from the pocket of the owners jacket that was hanging in the coat room. The licence plate on the vehicle is AA47 958 and it is believed to be connected to other incidents in the area since the theft.
Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact Barrie Police Service - Criminal Investigative Division at 705-725-7025 ext. 2129. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online
The Barrie Police Service reminds business owners of the importance of maintaining and updating video surveillance equipment. Quality images helps to identify suspects, and can aid in arrests and have a tremendous impact during court proceedings.
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