Provincial police on Tuesday released details about an armed home robbery that occurred around 4:45 a.m. on Saturday at a residence on St. Vincent Street in Springwater Township.
According to Ontario Provincial Police, three suspects with weapons forcefully entered the home where a number of residents were inside, and one of them was assaulted. The victim was treated on scene by County of Simcoe paramedics.
"An disclosed amount of cash and cellphones were stolen," police stated in a news release.
The suspects are described as males, dark-skinned and wearing dark clothing, hoods, masks and gloves.
"The suspects fled in a dark coloured, 4-door hatchback traveling southbound on St. Vincent Street. It is suspected that the suspect vehicle is related to a failure to stop by Barrie police following the incident," according to the news release.
Anyone who may have video or dash cam footage or has any information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact the Huronia West OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
