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Things get out of control at Shoppers

Police intervene
Barrie police car

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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Theft Leads To Assault

On Sunday, November 29, 2015, around 4:30 p.m., Police responded to Shoppers Drug Mart located on Wellington Street, in the City of Barrie, for a theft.

A male suspect had been arrested by security for theft of two watches.

While enroute police received another call stating the male in custody had assaulted the security officer and another employee, and was out of control.

Upon arrival officers had to intervene the altercation and restrain the male.

As a result of the altercation, the security officer and store employee received minor injuries.

The 21-year-old Barrie was arrested and charged with theft under $5,000 and two counts of assault.

He was held for bail and will appear in a Barrie court Monday morning.

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