NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Dec. 11 update
As a result of the ongoing investigation, the suspect responsible for this theft has been identified and charged. The Barrie Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in regards to this matter.
Original release
Barrie Police are looking to identify a woman who attempted to steal a cart full of groceries and upon being arrested by the store’s loss prevention officer (LPO), refused to wait for police to arrive.
On Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018 just after 6 p.m., a woman was observed pulling the tags off of a winter hat in the clothing department and placing it on her head before joining a male with a cart full of groceries.
The male exited the store prior to the female, and the female then exited the store, (allegedly) making no attempt to pay for any of the items in the cart.
The store’s loss prevention officer approached the female outside the store and informed her that she was under arrest for theft. The suspect accompanied the LPO back into the store, emptying her pockets and returning items to the LPO. She then walked out of the store, refusing to wait for police.
The suspect was last seen getting into the passenger seat of an older model Honda Odyssey van.
The suspect is described as:
- Female, white
- 5’5” to 5’7” tall
- Aged late 20s to early 30s
- Long, dark-blond hair
- Wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and tall black boots
Investigating officers are asking anyone who may have information to please contact Constable D. Watson of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2755 or [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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