Suspect Sought Following Armed Robbery in Barrie
Cops Say Bad Guy Made Off With Cash and Smokes, Leaving Cashier Unhurt
A suspect on the lam after an armed robbery in Barrie.
Police are hunting for a tall, lean suspect after someone went into an East End Barrie convenience store Friday evening, armed with a weapon, and demanded cash.
The suspect was able to get a quantity of cash and cigarettes, according to investigators, before fleeing the store on foot, leaving the employee physically unhurt.
The suspect is described as:
- Male, light skin
- Over 6”0” tall
- Thin to medium build
The suspect was wearing:
- Green camouflage hoody with a front pouch
- Black track pants with cuffs at the bottom and two zippers on the left leg near thigh
- White high top “FILA” shoes with a white Velcro strap around the ankle and red and dark coloured stripes on the heels with dark soles
- Black gloves, black and white patterned scarf/bandana covering the face
- Blue vest or coat underneath the hoodie
Anyone who may have information should contact Detective Constable Watson of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2755, or dwatson@barriepolice.ca. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
