NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a mischief and a fraud were reported in the City of Barrie.
On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, a resident of Lake Crescent awoke to find the passenger-side window of his truck had been smashed out overnight. The person responsible then obtained a 14-inch Stihl concrete saw, a Spectra laser level (that was in a yellow case) and a wallet that was left locked in the vehicle. The property that was stolen is estimated at $2,600.
An unknown suspect’s image was captured on video surveillance at an Anne Street North, 24-hour gas station after a debit card belonging to the victim was used at 4:14 a.m. that morning to purchase Belmont Regular – 25s and Paul Mall Special cigarettes.
If you can identify this male or may have information on this mischief and fraudulent use of a credit card is asked to contact Constable Opara of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2725 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online.
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