(Updated) 3 youths arrested, firearm seized following reported robbery at Maple Ridge Secondary School in Barrie

2 youths arrested, firearm seized following reported robbery at a Barrie high school

A Barrie Police cruiser is seen parked outside the Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus in the undated photo. Photo via Barrie Police.

Updated February 2, 2026 @ 12:34pm

Barrie police confirm to Barrie 360 that three males, all of them minors, were arrested, and a firearm was seized after officers responded to a report of a robbery at Maple Ridge Secondary School in the city's south end on Monday morning.

Police said the weapon was seized on school property.

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No injuries were reported.

Police added that it's too early in the investigation and no other details are available.

A lockdown at the school, in the area of Prince William Way and Mapleview Drive East, has since been lifted.

A spokesperson for the Simcoe County District School Board told Barrie 360 that more information will be shared with families.

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