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Mix-up between Nazi, Hindu symbols leads to police complaint

Mix-up between Nazi, Hindu symbols leads to police complaint

Symbol placed on vehicle 'during the Diwali celebrations. Apparently the owner of the car was not aware of the connection,' says Barrie police official
Motivated thieves sought after vehicles stolen on Patterson Rd.

Motivated thieves sought after vehicles stolen on Patterson Rd.

GMC Terrain, Kia Forte stolen late Tuesday night from Barrie auto shop after pair broke in and grabbed the keys
Injured, kidnapped man escaped alleged captors, called police

Injured, kidnapped man escaped alleged captors, called police

Victim told officers two suspects assaulted him inside Bradford home, then took him to residence in King Township where the beating continued
Woman charged after poppy box stolen from Midland restaurant

Woman charged after poppy box stolen from Midland restaurant

Midland resident, 34, charged with theft under $5,000
'Let's work together': Festive RIDE program officially kicks off

'Let's work together': Festive RIDE program officially kicks off

'Ontario has among the safest roads in North America, and we are committed to making them even safer,' says transportation minister
Barrie police searching for suspect in pickup theft on John St.

Barrie police searching for suspect in pickup theft on John St.

Police say man had 'scruffy beard' and was wearing yellow hoodie with a black pouch, as well as a black and white 'letterman-style' jacket
Teen stabbing victim released from hospital: police

Teen stabbing victim released from hospital: police

No arrests have been made in Wednesday afternoon's attack near Innisdale Secondary School; police hoping for 'significant tip'
Case deferred again for Essa couple charged with human-trafficking

Case deferred again for Essa couple charged with human-trafficking

Lauriston and Amber Maloney scheduled to return to Bradford court for case management on Nov. 23
Downtown altercation leads to weapon charge for Barrie man

Downtown altercation leads to weapon charge for Barrie man

Man, 47, arrested following fight Wednesday at Dunlop Street West and Maple Avenue; victim treated for non-life-threatening injuries
York police solve half-century-old murder case with new tech

York police solve half-century-old murder case with new tech

Body of 16-year-old Yvonne Leroux found Nov. 30, 1972; decades later, detectives identify her killer as Bruce Charles Cantelon