Three men are facing charges after an alleged attempted robbery tied to a motorcycle sale in Barrie's south end.
Police say the victim arranged to meet a potential buyer near Mapleview Drive and Essa Road in an industrial area on Thursday, May 7, 2026. When the victim and his friend arrived, police say the suspects boxed them in and tried to remove them from their vehicle.
The victim managed to flee and drove to police headquarters for help.
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Investigators located the suspect vehicle as it attempted to enter the Highway 400 southbound ramp at Mapleview Drive.
Three men were arrested, a 25-year-old from Barrie and two Brampton men, aged 31 and 35.
All three are charged with attempted robbery.
"Barrie Police remind members of the public to use extreme caution when conducting private sales transactions. Meet in a public place during daylight hours, bring someone with you, and be aware of your surroundings. Trust your instincts. If something feels off, leave the area. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is," police said in a news release.
