NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday, July 27, 2019 shortly after 3 a.m., Barrie police responded to an incident on Dunlop Street between Bayfield Street and Maple Avenue that left a 28-year-old man suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed with what is believed to have been an edged weapon.
As a result of the ongoing investigation, police have positively identified two male suspects and currently hold warrants of arrest for 22-year-old Vishwanath Mangal who is male black, 5’6, 160 lbs., with black hair, a large woman Grim Reaper tattoo on his left forearm, a Chucky the Clown tattoo on his right forearm and brown eyes; and 33-year-old Andrew Tevoi Ford Smith, who is described as male black, 5’10, 154 lbs., also with black hair and brown eyes.
The suspects, who are both from the Toronto area, are currently wanted for:
• attempt to commit murder, contrary to Section 239(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada
• aggravated assault, contrary to Section 268 of the Criminal Code of Canada
• possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to Section 88 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Howe of the Barrie Police Homicide Unit at 705-725-7025, ext. 2164, or by email at [email protected].
Information can also be provided through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.p3tips.com.
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