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Police hope to identify suspect in Shoppers Drug Mart theft investigation

The suspect allegedly concealed various healthcare products in a small white garbage can and left the store
2018-10-13 Theft suspect Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart theft suspect. Photo provided by the Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following a theft in the City of Barrie.

On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at approximately 8 a.m., an unknown female attended the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 420 Essa Rd. and (allegedly) concealed various healthcare products in a small white garbage can and left the store without making any attempt to pay for the items. The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is described as:
    •    Female (20 to 30 years)
    •    Medium build
    •    Long black hair in a ponytail
    •    Wearing grey pants, light coloured running shoes, black patterned sweatshirt and carrying a small white oval garbage can with a lid

Anyone with information that may be able to assist is asked to contact Constable Watt of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2627 or [email protected] or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online.

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