NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for a robbery that occurred in the early hours Monday morning.
On Monday, June 26, 2017 at 4:30 a.m., Barrie Police received a hold up alarm from Mac's Convenience, located at 280 Dunlop St. W., in the City of Barrie. The employee working reported to police he saw a suspicious male outside the store wrapping his face with some type of clothing while approaching the entrance. The male entered the store, immediately approaching the clerk and (allegedly) punched him while demanding money from the till. He swiftly left the store with the small amount of cash he obtained. The employee received minor injuries that did not require further medical attention.
Description:
- Male, white
- 6'0"ft, medium build
- buzz cut short dark hair with sunglasses on his head
- wearing grey long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, white nylon gloves, running shoes and carrying a black duffel bag, covering his face with a loose shirt
Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact DC D. VanLoosen of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2605 or email at [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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