NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Earlier this morning, both the suspects wanted in this shoplifting investigation were located and arrested on Worsley Street after a keen-eyed witness recognized them from yesterday’s media release.
A 23-year old male and an 18-year old female are now facing charges of theft under $5,000 as a result of their actions and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie early next month.
The male was also wanted on an outstanding warrant held by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and he is now in their custody to deal with that matter as well.
Original release:
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a theft was reported in the City of Barrie.
On Friday, May 31, 2019, police responded to a report of a shoplifting that occurred at Joe’s No Frills which is located at 165 Wellington St. W. From the investigation that followed, it was determined that the two suspects entered the store at 3:40 p.m. and proceeded to select a number of packaged candy products eventually concealing them in a backpack. The suspects then left the store without making any attempt to pay for the products that they obtained.
Through the use of store video surveillance, police are seeking to identify the two suspects who are described as:
- Male black, early 20s, 5'9-5'11, slim build, black medium length hair, blue/white striped button up shirt, blue jeans and dark shoes
- Female white, early 20s, 5'3-5'5, medium brown hair, 110-115 lbs, blue jacket, blue/ red shorts and dark back pack
Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Constable Towns of the Barrie Police Service 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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