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Lottery ticket buyer has cell phone swiped

Police search for suspect
2018-09-07 cell phone theft suspect
Suspect photo provided by Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., the victim attended the Circle K located at 63 Essa Rd. in the City of Barrie to purchase lottery tickets. 

A short time later he realized he had left his cell phone behind. When video surveillance was reviewed, it showed a male suspect enter the store at 5:48 p.m. and stand looking at the lottery booth where the phone was left.

The male moved to leave the store, half opening the exterior door, however, at the last second returns to the lottery booth where the male picks up the phone and immediately exits the store.

Description: 

  • Male, white
  • Brown hair and full beard
  • Wearing sunglasses on his head, a black t-shirt, grey shorts and a gold chain around his neck

Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact Constable M Hoare at 705-725-7025 ext. 2705 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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