NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify two suspects following a theft at Cabela’s, located at 50 Concert Way, in the City of Barrie.
On Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 at 2:30 p.m., two suspects targeted Cabela’s fishing department with a plan. While browsing through the department, one suspect managed to distract an employee, while the other suspect removed a security device from a Vexilar Fish Finder. The suspect then quickly placed the product into a shopping cart and left the store without making any attempt to pay for the item.
The suspects were captured on video surveillance leaving the parking lot in a silver two-door Mercedes.
The investigation is ongoing.
The suspects are described as:
Suspect 1
- Male, Asian (30-35 yrs.)
- 140 lbs., 5"4'
- Black hair - short
- Wearing a black shirt, black winter jacket with a fur-lined hood and blue jeans
Suspect 2
- Male, Asian (50-55 yrs.)
- 170 lbs., 5”7’
- Black hair - shaved on both sides
- Wearing glasses, grey shirt, black jacket and blue jeans
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Matte of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2557, [email protected], or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS, or online.
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