Hammers swinging, display cases smashed during a jewelry store robbery inside the Georgian Mall.
Barrie police say they received multiple reports around 6 p.m. Tuesday about several masked individuals smashing display cases with hammers and removing merchandise. Witnesses reported that four suspects, believed to be males in their late teens or early 20s, were seen leaving the area in a dark-coloured sedan travelling in an unknown direction along Bayfield Street.
When officers arrived at the Michael Hill jewelry store, they found significant damage to several display cases. Glass from the displays was scattered throughout the business and in the nearby mall corridor. A quantity of jewelry was also found on the floor.
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The suspects are described as:
Suspect 1:
- Male, late teens to early 20s
- Thin build, roughly five-foot-eight to five-foot-10
- Black puffy winter jacket with logo on the upper arm
- Black hooded sweater with hood up
- Dark grey sweatpants with rips
- Orange gloves
- Light grey running shoes
- Carrying a hammer and dark-coloured bag
Suspect 2:
- Male, late teens to early 20s
- Thin build, roughly five-foot-eight to five-foot-10
- Black hooded sweater with hood up
- Black face covering
- Black sweatpants
- Grey running shoes
- Green gloves
- Carrying a reusable bag
Suspect 3:
- Male, late teens to early 20s
- Medium build, roughly six tall
- Black hooded sweater with large logo on front
- Black face covering
- Light-coloured sweatpants with blue clothing visible underneath
- Black athletic-style shoes
- Green gloves
- Carrying a green reusable shopping bag
Suspect 4:
- Male, late teens to early 20s
- Thin build, roughly five-foot-eight to five-foot-10
- Black hooded sweater with hood up
- Black face covering and sunglasses
- Black sweatpants with grey clothing visible underneath
- Black shoes and gloves
- Carrying a hammer and dark-coloured bag.
The quantity and total value of the stolen jewelry are still being determined.
Police are asking anyone who was in the Georgian Mall area at the time of the incident, or anyone who may have dash camera or surveillance footage from the surrounding area, to contact investigators at 705-725-7025. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
