NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect responsible for a theft that occurred at Georgian College in the City of Barrie on Tuesday, Feb. 14 just after 5 p.m.
The victim had been at the Georgian College library when his backpack was stolen; which contained personal items including a bank card. Shortly after the theft, the victims’ bank card was utilized within the college and a convenience store. Further investigation led police to the nearby convenience store which provided video surveillance of a male believed to be in possession of the stolen bank card.
The investigation is ongoing.
The suspect is described as:
• Male, white
• 18 to 20 years
• Dark hair
• Wearing a red baseball hat, black jacket, and black shoes, carrying a red backpack
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Edgar of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext.2591, [email protected] or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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