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Leukemia donation jar stolen in break and enter

The suspect quickly fled the scene with only the jar in hand
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This suspect is alleged to have smashed the front window of The Beer Store at 299 Blake Street and grabbed a donation jar meant for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. Police provided photo

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect who stole a donation jar meant for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

On Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:30 a.m. Barrie Police received an alarm call from The Beer Store located at 299 Blake Street, in the City of Barrie. 

The front window of the business had been smashed and video surveillance showed a male enter and collect the Returns for Leukemia donation jar located on the counter. The suspect quickly fled the scene with only the jar in hand.

Description:

  • Male, white
  • 50 to 60-years old
  • Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with red trim, light coloured jeans and possibly white gloves

Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact Constable T Howlett of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2683 or [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com.

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