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Man arrested on release from hospital

He was hospitalized after a collision that police say involved a stolen vehicle
Barrie police car

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, just after 10 a.m., Barrie Police attended a residence on MacMillan Crescent, in the City of Barrie to investigate a vehicle that had been stolen overnight.

With the assistance of OPP, further investigation found the vehicle had been involved in a collision on Highway 400 near Innisfil Beach Road, just after 3 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

The suspect was located at the scene of the collision and transported to Royal Victoria Regional Health Center with minor injuries.

Upon being released from hospital the 23-year-old Toronto male was arrested and charged with breach of probation and held for a bail hearing. 

Owners of the vehicle were notified and vehicle damage is to be estimated at a later date.

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