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Stolen credit card used at gas station. Suspect sought

A vehicle was entered and a wallet containing identification and a credit card was stolen
2017-10-26 credit card theft suspect Barrie Police
Credit card theft suspect. Surveillance photo provided by Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

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The Barrie Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect believed to be in possession of a stolen credit card.

In the early hours of Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, a suspect entered a vehicle which had been parked at a residence on Cardinal Drive, in the City of Barrie, and removed a wallet which contained various pieces of personal identification and a credit card.

Police were contacted immediately after the victim had noticed his vehicle had been entered. Video surveillance captured the suspect utilizing the victim’s credit card at Esso Gas Station, located at 369 Bayfield St., in the City of Barrie.

The suspect utilized the victim's credit card at various locations on Bayfield Street as well, and police will be obtaining further video. The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is described as:

  • Male, white (25 to 35 years)
  • Wearing a black baseball hat, ‘Toronto Raptors’ black hoodie

Anyone with information is asked to Constable Brickell of Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2520, [email protected] or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online.

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