Three male suspects, who Barrie police believe are under the age of 18, are being sought after an attempted robbery at a jewelry store - with a similar incident recently in Collingwood.
On Monday just before 4:00 p.m., officers received a report of the attempted robbery in the downtown area.
Police say the suspects were able to enter the business behind another customer who was granted access through the locked front door.
"The males displayed several weapons, including a firearm, but fled the store when they encountered employees of the store," officers said in a media release. "The males were not able to obtain any merchandise, and no employees were physically injured."
According to police, they were seen leaving in a white Honda CRV, which was reported stolen from the Toronto area.
"Police are continuing to follow investigative leads and are aware of a jewelry store robbery that occurred the same afternoon in Collingwood and are investigating any connections between the two incidents," officers say.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2129, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com.
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