Barrie police are investigating an early‑morning break‑in last Friday on Woodfern Court, near Holly Meadow Road and Kenwell Crescent.
Police say they received the call just before 3 a.m., reporting three suspects had shattered a rear glass door to enter the residence. The homeowner said two of the suspects were armed with handguns, while the third carried “what appeared to be a hammer or small hatchet.”
The suspects fled through the front door before officers arrived and appeared to have left empty‑handed,. No one in the home was physically injured.
Barrie's News Delivered To Your Inbox
By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
Officers quickly set up a perimeter and deployed both K9 and drone units to search the area, but the suspects were not located.
Police canvassed the neighbourhood and obtained video surveillance footage to assist with the investigation. Investigators are asking others living on Holly Meadow Road between Woodfern Court and Sundew Drive to review home security footage for any suspicious persons or vehicles between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Feb. 13.
The suspects are described as young Black males, wearing black hoodies and masks.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Det. Const. Colameco at lcolameco@barriepolice.ca.
