Barrie Police are investigating an early-morning robbery in the city's east end.
Police say it happened around 5 a.m. Thursday, near Sylvia Street and Bernick Drive.
The victim was leaving his home when he noticed a man standing in his driveway. Police say the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at him, leading to a struggle in which the victim dropped his cellphone.
The suspect grabbed the phone and ran off, jumping a fence into a backyard before heading toward the Georgian College property on Georgian Drive.
The 30-year-old male victim was not injured.
Investigators believe the incident may have been targeted.
Surveillance video shows the suspect being picked up by a four-door grey sedan around 5:20 a.m. The vehicle then travelled toward Duckworth Street in the direction of Cundles Road.
Police later recovered the stolen cellphone and an airsoft gun nearby.
The suspect is described as tall and thin, wearing all-black clothing and a ski mask.
Investigators are looking to identify both the suspect and the driver of the vehicle.
Anyone with information, including video footage that could help the investigation, is asked to email investigators at 4755@barriepolice.ca or 10406@barriepolice.ca.
