Jan. 7, 2020 update from Barrie Police:
The butter ripple bandit has been identified and charged. Thank you to the media and the public for your assistance.
Original Dec. 27, 2019 Barrie Police Service release:
On Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, an unidentified male entered the LCBO located at 55 Mary St. at approximately 6:45 p.m. He decided to satisfy his sugar craving and his alcohol craving with a bottle of Butter Ripple liquor.
Unfortunately, he concealed the bottle in his clothing and [is accused of leaving] the store without making any attempts to pay.
The suspect is described as:
• Male, black
• Medium build
• Wearing a black jacket, a black toque with grey fur-trimmed ear flaps and brim, grey sweat pants and brown boots
If you can help identify the butter ripple bandit, please contact Constable G. Lainey of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2760 or [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online.
