UPDATE: In less than 30 minutes after releasing the information, police say they have identified a suspect.
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NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a theft and fraudulent use of a credit card was reported in the City of Barrie.
On Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019 shortly after 10:40 p.m., police responded to a residence located on Cheltenham Road after the victim realized that a her wallet had been stolen from an unlocked car in the driveway.
A credit card that was in the wallet was then used in three separate transactions a short distance away at the Circle K located at 477 Grove St. E., before it was cancelled
The fraudulent purchases were all captured on surveillance video and the value of the items obtained was just over $144.
The suspect is described as female white, 35 years old, medium build, long blonde hair, black boots, grey sweatpants, black winter jacket with fur on the hood and a white purse.
Police are aware of this person as a number of reports have been received in the east end of the city where she has been seen checking for unlocked vehicles while parked in their driveway.
Anyone with information on this theft and subsequent fraudulent use of a credit card is asked to contact Constable Smith of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2718 or by email at [email protected]. You can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online.
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