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Police search for suspect in $200 toothbrush heist

The suspect was seen getting into a dark green Oldsmobile
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Photo supplied by the Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police Service is currently looking to identify a male wanted [for] stealing $200 worth of toothbrushes at a local drug store.

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. a male entered the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 420 Essa Rd., in the City of Barrie. The male selected multiple electric tooth brushes and left the store without making an attempt to pay for the items. Staff tried to catch up to the male, however he jumped into a dark green Oldsmobile and fled northbound on Essa Road.

Description:

  • Male, white
  • 20 to 25 years old
  • Medium build
  • Short, dark hair
  • Wearing a black jacket, jeans and black shoes with white soles

Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact PC K Groh of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2533 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.

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