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Police look to identify gas theft suspect

The vehicle also had stolen plates, says Barrie Police Service
2017-09-26 Esso gas theft suspect
Surveillance photo provided by Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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The Barrie Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect following a theft of gas that occurred just before 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.  

The suspect had been captured on video surveillance stealing gas from Esso, located at 7 Anne St., in the City of Barrie. Police have determined the vehicle driven by the suspect had been equipped with stolen plates.

The investigation is ongoing.

The vehicle is described as:

  • Mazda M3I
  • Four-door, grey
  • Equipped with stolen Ontario licence plates “CCLS 139”

The suspect is described as;

  • Male, white (20 to 30 yrs.)
  • 5’11” – 6’2”
  • Wearing a black baseball hat, red hoodie, dark blue shorts and black running shoes with white laces.

Anyone with information is asked to Constable Hayes of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2570, [email protected] , or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.

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