Editor's note: The robbery happened on Bell Farm Road.
NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Barrie’s east end on Friday evening.
On Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, just before 8:00 p.m., the suspect entered a convenience store in the east end of Barrie. The suspect immediately walked behind the counter, displayed a weapon and made a demand for cash. The suspect obtained a quantity of cash and cigarettes before fleeing on foot. The employee was not physically injured as a result of the incident.
Police are now seeking the assistance of the community in identifying the suspect.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, light skin
- Over 6”0” tall
- Thin to medium build
The suspect was wearing:
- Green camouflage hoodie with a front pouch
- Black track pants with cuffs at the bottom and two zippers on the left leg near thigh
- White high top 'FILA' shoes with a white Velcro strap around the ankle and red and dark coloured stripes on the heels with dark soles
- Black gloves, black and white patterned scarf/bandana covering the face
- Blue vest or coat underneath the hoodie
Investigating officers are asking anyone who may have information to please contact Detective Constable Watson of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2755 or [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com.
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