NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a serious assault was reported in the City of Barrie.
On Friday, November 9, 2018, just before 3:00 p.m., police responded to a report of a serious assault that occurred northeast of a local secondary school in a wooded area between Red Oak Drive and Farmstead Crescent. Uniform officers immediately responded to the area where a female victim was located and taken to a local hospital for what are described as serious, but non-life threatening injuries.
The investigation has utilized resources from within the Barrie Police Service which include the Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit, Forensic Identification Unit, Community Response Unit, Investigative Services and the Crimes Against Person Unit. A thorough search of the area where the assault is believed to have taken place has been conducted, however at present, the person responsible remains outstanding.
From the investigation which remains ongoing by the Crimes Against Person Unit, detectives have determined that the person who is believed to be responsible for this assault is described as:
- Male, white, approximately 40 years old, thin hollow face with a medium build and a beard.
- Wearing a blue or black with white plaid shirt, either dark blue or black coloured cargo pants and a blue beanie style hat.
Anyone with information with regards to this serious assault is asked to contact Detective Constable Thisdelle of the Barrie Police Service Crimes Against Person Unit at 705-725-7025, ext. 2935, by email at [email protected], by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com.
Further details and updates will only be provided as the investigation permits.
The Barrie Police Service reminds the public to be aware of their personal safety at all times and when possible, refrain from entering secluded and poorly lit areas alone.
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