Two men are facing charges after a break-and-enter at a commercial building in Barrie.
Barrie Police say officers responded to a business in the area of Bradford Street and Vespra Street just before midnight on Sunday, Nov. 8, after receiving information that unknown individuals were inside the building.
Investigators say officers arrived and quickly arrested one suspect as he attempted to flee the scene.
According to police, surveillance footage showed two individuals operating a forklift inside the building. Authorities allege the forklift caused significant damage to both the structure and the equipment. Officers also discovered evidence that a fire extinguisher had been discharged inside the business.
As the investigation continued, police identified a second suspect, who attended Barrie Police Headquarters the following day.
A 21-year-old man from Barrie and a 21-year-old man from Mississauga have each been charged with break and enter to commit an indictable offence and mischief over $5,000.
Police say two additional individuals who were identified during the investigation also attended the police station. After further investigation, both were released without criminal charges.
