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Suspect sought in baby formula theft investigation

The theft was reported to police at Shoppers Drug Mart
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Theft suspect photos provided by Barrie Police Service

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect following a theft. On Saturday, April 22, 2018, police were called to Shoppers Drug Mart, located at 420 Essa Rd. in the City of Barrie for a report of a theft.

At 6:14 p.m., a male had been observed removing several security tags from baby formula and then (allegedly) concealing the items into his jacket. The suspect made no attempt to pay for the items and fled the area in an unknown direction.

The investigation is ongoing.

The suspect is described as:

  • Male, white (40 to 45 years)
  • Heavy build, 6’4”
  • Bald and unshaven
  • Wearing a black and neon construction style jacket, jeans and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Knight of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2534, [email protected] or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or leave an anonymous tip online.

Tipsters now have the option of downloading the P3 Tips App from the Apple iTunes Store or from Google Play and submitting a tip directly from their cell phones. 

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