NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a female wanted for theft and escape lawful custody after she left a grocery store with over $700 of food in her cart making no attempts to pay.
On Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 at 4 p.m. a female was observed by Loss Prevention at Loblaws located at 472 Bayfield Street, in the City of Barrie, leaving the store with a large cart of meat and other grocery items.
The female was advised she was under arrest outside the store but she fled the scene and jumped into black SUV/Crossover type vehicle.
Description:
- Female, white
- Approximately 50-60 years old
- Long dirty blonde hair
- Wearing black coat with fur on hood, grey scarf and jeans
It is believed the driver was also female but no descriptors are available at this time.
Police are continuing their investigation and wish for anyone who may have information into the incident to please contact PC V Thisdelle of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2671 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 at www.tipsubmit.com.
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