NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Investigative Services is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following an early morning robbery.
On Saturday, June 10, at 3:05 a.m., police were called to Mac’s Convenience, located at 181 Livingstone St. East, in the City of Barrie for a report of a robbery. A male suspect had entered the store and demanded money and lottery tickets.
The employee complied, although the suspect grew impatient and walked behind the counter and quickly filled a bag he had been carrying with cigarettes and money. Prior to leaving the suspect took the employees cell phone, and was last seen fleeing the area on a bicycle, heading south on St. Vincent Street.
The victim did not sustain any physical injuries and the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, white
- Medium build, 5’8”
- Wearing a white baseball hat under a white hood, white mask covering his face, camouflage jacket and dark cargo pants, black shoes and carrying a black bag.
The Barrie Police Service reminds business owners of the importance of maintaining and updating video surveillance equipment. Quality images helps to identify suspects, and can aid in arrests and have a tremendous impact during court proceedings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Barrie Police Investigative Services at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), leave an anonymous tip at www.tipsubmit.com.
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