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Male caught causing damage flees from police

He was tracked down by a K9 unit
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FILE PHOTO. Kenenth Armstrong/BarrieToday

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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On Sunday, Oct. 23 2016 at approximately 1 a.m., police attended to the area of Penetang and Berczy Street regarding an (allegedly) intoxicated male who was causing damage to vehicles on the street.

Police located the male damaging a real estate sign in the area Penetang and Dundonald Street.

When the male observed police, he attempted to run away but was later located following a brief K9 track and placed under arrest.

Upon further investigation, police charged the accused with four counts of mischief under $5,000.

The accused was transported to the Barrie Police and held pending a bail hearing.

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