NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police Service was called to two retail locations on Bayfield Street after two men were seen grabbing items and fleeing the area in the same get-away car driven by a third male.
On Saturday, April 14, 2018 between 3 p.m. and 3:10 p.m., two males entered the Factory Direct located at 400 Bayfield St. in the City of Barrie, when one male grabbed a Panasonic 4K upscale blu-ray player and ran from the store, setting off alarms. Employees working at the time were able to run after the males but could only catch a glimpse of the get-away car.
Within moments, (it is alleged that) the same group of males attended Old Navy located at 468 Bayfield St. in the City of Barrie. At this location, the males are observed selecting items in a mesh shopping bag and dashing from the store, again setting off alarms alerting staff.
An off duty officer was also alerted by the alarm, and although unaware of the ongoing incident, collected the licence plate of the vehicle as it pulled out of the parking lot.
A third male was observed as being involved as the driver waiting in the vehicle to flee, however police have yet to collect surveillance that captures this suspect. Further investigation revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and has since be located abandoned in Springwater Township.
The identify of the three suspects is currently unknown. The surveillance video available at this time does not show a clear view of the suspects faces, however the stature and clothing worn by the suspects is identifiable.
Description suspect #1:
- Male, white
- 20 to 25 years old
- Short brown hair
- Wearing a black hat with white front with "BROWNING", dark hooded sweatshirt, brown winter jacket, wearing dark gloves, dark pants and dark shoes
Description suspect #2:
- Male, white
- 20 to 30 years old
- Wearing a beige hooded winter jacket with dark stripe across front, dark 'ROOTS' sweat pants, a dark hooded sweatshirt and light coloured running shoes
Description suspect #3:
- Male, white
- 20 to 30 years old
- Short hair
- Wearing a 'camo' baseball cap with symbol on front on front and Canada flag on right side, grey hooded winter jacket, black hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a left grey glove and right black glove
Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact either of the two investigating officers:
- PC B Traves at 705-725-7025 ext. 2676 or email at [email protected]
- PC G Danaj at 705-725-7025 ext. 2746 or [email protected]
Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com
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