A suspect is wanted by Barrie police following an incident at a store where video games valued at around $4,000 were stolen.
Just before 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, city police were notified about the theft at the north end of Bayfield Street.
"From the investigation that followed, police have learned that an unknown male had initially entered the store, made a purchase, and returned a short time later," police wrote in a release on Wednesday. "When he did return, he walked over to a glass display case, smashed it open and stole a large quantity of video games valued at almost $4,000."
Barrie police say they trying to obtain video surveillance of the theft.
The person is described as a black male, 6’5, 150 lbs., wearing grey track pants, a black jacket, a black surgical-style mask, black gloves, and a black backpack. Officers added that he was carrying a black bag in which he put the stolen video games in.
"A canine track was conducted but concluded without an arrest near the area of Kozlov Street, just north of Pearcey Crescent," police say.
Call Barrie police at 705-725-7025, extension 2795, if you have any information about the suspect or incident.
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