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Police looking for a gas pumper

The licence plates on the vehicle had previously been reported stolen from a vehicle in Toronto and did not match with the Nissan
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Surveillance photo alleges to show man pumping gas without paying at the Petro Canada Gas Station located at 151 Mapleview Drive West. Photo courtesy Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE

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On Friday, Apr. 14th, 2017 at 2:55 p.m., an unknown male attended the Petro Canada Gas Station located at 151 Mapleview Drive West, in the City of Barrie.  

Over $80 worth of gas was pumped into the silver, newer model Nissan Altima he was driving.  

The licence plates on the vehicle had previously been reported stolen from a vehicle in Toronto and did not match with the Nissan.  

Once the male had finished pumping gas, he returned to the vehicle and left, allegedly without making payment.  

Suspect Description:

  • Male, South Asian or Middle East Asian
  • 30-35 years-old
  • 6', large build
  • Black hair and black beard
  • Wearing eye glasses, green hoodie, camo cargo shorts and running shoes

Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact PC R Wentzell of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2575 or email at [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com

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