UPDATE: Police Identify Fourth Suspect In North Barrie Robbery

Sep 21

Barrie Police want to talk to Ashtony Thompson regarding an early morning robbery on Monday September 17. The 21 year old is described as:

• Male
• black (18 to 20 yrs.)
• Thin build, 6’
• Dark hair – dreadlocks
• Dark goatee
• Last seen wearing beige pants, white long sleeved shirt, and had been wearing a sling on his right arm.

WANTED – Investigators are seeking public assistance to locate Ashtoney Thompson (21 yrs.) He is wanted following a robbery that occurred in the City of Barrie. https://t.co/b6DLG5N1RN @TPSOperations @TorontoPolice pic.twitter.com/Mo6fvNyfzm

— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) September 21, 2018

Three suspects were taken into custody Monday, while a fourth is said to have fled town on a GO train. Investigators believe he remains in the GTA.

Sep 18

Barrie Police have laid charges against two teen girls and a 21-year-old man, all from Toronto,  in an early morning robbery on Monday at College Heights Park off Bernick Drive. A fourth suspect remains at large.

Two victims called police around 4 am from Duckworth Plaza. They gave police a description of a getaway vehicle. They found it a short time later crashed in St Vincent Park.

The outstanding suspect is described as:

• Male, black (18 to 20 yrs.)
• Thin build, 6’
• Dark hair – dreadlocks
• Dark goatee
• Wearing beige pants, white long sleeved shirt, and has a sling on his right arm

There were reports he may have taken a GO Train or bus to Toronto resulting in a search at Union Station.

Charges against the accused include:

• Robbery
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Over $5,000
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
• Attempt Fraud Under $5,000
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cannabis
• Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle

Police have not said what was taken in the robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie Police Investigative Services at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Sep 17

Barrie Police continue to ask you avoid the area of Blake and St. Vincent this hour, as investigators comb the scene for clues to an early morning robbery.

It happened before 4:00 this morning at Duckworth Plaza, the two victims gave cops a getaway car description that matched the description of one found not long after… crashed at St. Vincent Park. It appears the driver lost control.

Three of four suspects, a man and two women, were taken into custody. A fourth is still on the lam.

WANTED – Police seeking a fourth suspect wanted in connection to an early morning robbery. Anyone with info is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers. https://t.co/ww1AXBcuF7 @CrimeSDM <SB> pic.twitter.com/VVNw5KOPz0

— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) September 17, 2018

Anyone with information is asked to call Barrie Police Investigative Services at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).