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Police seeking assistance identifying vodka theft suspect

The suspect had been confronted by an employee after he had been observed concealing two bottles of vodka in his backpack
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Surveillance photos provided

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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The Barrie Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a male following a theft at the LCBO, located at 534 Bayfield St., in the City of Barrie.

Video surveillance captured the incident just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2017. The suspect had been confronted by an employee after he had been observed concealing two bottles of vodka in his backpack.

Despite being confronted, the suspect fled the store with the merchandise and was last seen walking south on Bayfield Street.

The suspect is described as;

  • Male, white (30 to 34 yrs.)
  • Medium build, 5’6”
  • Short black hair
  • Wearing a black hoodie, grey shorts, blue “Adidas” shoes with white stripes and carrying a black backpack

Anyone with information is asked to Constable Hennessy of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext.2717, [email protected] or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com

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