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Published August 21, 2026

Barrie police investigating east-end vehicle theft, seek public assistance

FILE - A Barrie Police cruiser is seen driving on Dunlop Street during the Santa Claus Parade in Barrie, Ont., Nov. 15, 2025. BARRIE360/Julius Hern

Barrie police are appealing to the public for further information regarding the theft of a vehicle in the city's east end on Thursday.

Between 1:40 a.m. and 5 a.m., two suspects were seen on home surveillance cameras checking door handles of vehicles in the area of Dunsmore Lane and Quinlan Road.

One car had its window smashed before items were taken from inside, while at around 4:25 a.m., another vehicle was stolen from a Quinlan Road driveway, last seen heading north.

Suspects are seen in this composite image lurking around vehicles in the area of Dunsmore Lane and Quinlan Road in Barrie, Ont., Aug. 20, 2026. BARRIE360/HO - Barrie Police Service

Police say the first suspect was wearing a navy-blue sweater, blue hat, black shorts, white shoes with black, and carrying a black backpack.

The second suspect was wearing a white sweater/jacket, beige/brown pants, a hat, and white Nike shoes. He has long blonde/light brown hair tied in a ponytail and carried a backpack with a patterned side bag.

Anyone living in the area with surveillance cameras or witnessed anything suspicious is asked to contact police.

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