Editor's note: Barrie police has advised that it was a $67 Oral B electric toothbrush.
NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after an attempted theft was reported in the City of Barrie.
On Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at 5 p.m., Barrie police responded to the Zehrs located on Bryne Drive after a female shopper concealed an Oral B toothbrush in a tan-coloured purse and (allegedly) walked out of the store without paying for it.
Once outside the store, a loss prevention officer approached the shopper and was able to reacquire the stolen toothbrush before the shopper left the area on foot, only to get into a small blue-coloured car and drive away.
The suspect is described as female white, 30-40 years old, 5'4"- 5'6", 140lbs - 160lbs, dark jacket, white hoody, big black boots, blue hair with brown roots, tan colour purse and a possible small tattoo under right ear.
Anyone with information on this attempted theft is asked to contact Constable Towns of the Barrie Police Service by email at [email protected]. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online.
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