NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 shortly after 3 p.m., Barrie Police officers attended the Busby Centre located at 88 Mulcaster St. in the City of Barrie in regards to a theft of cell phone and tablet. Video surveillance showed clearly the two suspects conversing while making it clear they noticed the tablet and cellphone unsupervised and charging on a table.
The two females positioned themselves strategically with one keeping watch and the other swiping and concealing the property. Both females suddenly stood up together and proceeded to briskly exit the centre together.
Due to the advanced security system, the two females were identified by staff and investigating officers. One female was still on scene during police investigation and was subsequently arrested. The 39-year-old Barrie female was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 and one count of breach probation.
The second accused, a 21-year-old Barrie female, was currently wanted by Barrie Police Service for three outstanding warrants and also under investigation for another theft incident. The female met with officers at 3:25 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 to turn herself in and was charged with the following:
- Theft under $5,000 x3
- Fail to attend court
- Fraud under $5,000 x2
- Break and enter
- Possession property obtained by crime
Both females were held for a bail hearing in Barrie court on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018 to answer to their charges on all incidents.
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