NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Jan. 23 update
Barrie Police have received multiple tips in relation the the male involved in this incident and have identified the male. He has been in contact with officers and the investigation is continuing at this time.
Jan. 20 original release
Barrie Police have received pictures of a suspect [alleged to be] involved in a bizarre assault on a passenger in a car while stopped at a south end intersection.
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 at 7:45 p.m. police attended the Holly Recreation Center located at 171 Mapleton Avenue, in the City of Barrie, to speak to the victim.
He reports he was the passenger of a vehicle driven by his daughter and while stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Batteaux Street and Ardagh Road at 7:10 p.m. a group of runners passed in front of them.
One of the runners stopped and began yelling at the car so the victim rolled down the window and exchanged a few angry words with the male. The suspect then approached the car and punched the victim in the head through the open passenger window.
The victim was able to locate the group of runners nearby at the recreation center and managed to snap a picture of the male suspect.
Description:
- Male, white
- 5'6"
- 35-years-old
- Clean shaven
- Wearing dark winter running hat, dark running gear and a reflective arm band
Police are looking to identify the male suspect and speak to him in regards to the incident. Anyone who may have information is asked to please contact PC D Owen of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2798 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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