NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a male suspected in the theft of a wallet and the fraudulent use of credit cards.
On Aug. 27, 2019, police were advised of the theft of a wallet that had been left in the victim’s car, which is believed to have occurred on either Aug. 19 or 20, 2019, while he attended the YMCA located on Grove Street in the city of Barrie.
Credit cards contained in the wallet were then used and fraudulent transactions in excess of $7,000 took place before the theft was determined.
A mobile device was also obtained at the same time and has not yet been recovered.
Barrie police reminds people to never leave valuables in your car and to always lock your car before you leave it.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Constable Miller of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2716 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com.
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