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Tires stolen from vehicle at dealership compound, truck left on blocks (3 photos)

All four tires, rims were removed from a pickup truck at a Caplan Avenue storage area have an estimated value in excess of $6,200

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a theft was reported in the City of Barrie.

On Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, police responded to a Barrie View Drive car dealership after a brand new 2018 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck that was in a secure lot located on Caplan Avenue was found sitting on concrete blocks.

From the investigation which followed, it was determined that the theft likely occurred on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 shortly after 10:30 p.m. when two unknown males were seen on surveillance video entering the fenced-in area. All four tires and rims were removed from the pickup truck and have a value estimated in excess of $6,200.

Police are attempting to locate two suspects who are described as:

  • Male white, heavy build, short dark hair, dark goatee, black jacket with white markings on the left sleeve and dark pants.
  • Male white, thin build, dark facial hair, black jacket with hood up and dark pants.

A suspect vehicle described as 2014-2018 Black Chevrolet pickup truck, base model, which had a black cap, pintle hitch, black aftermarket wheels/rims, and no front licence plate or licence plate holder is also being sought.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Constable McGill of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2527 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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