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Published May 7, 2025

Woman assaulted while walking in Barrie neighbourhood

Woman assaulted while walking in Barrie neighbourhood
Barrie police cruiser parked at police headquarters on Fairview Road (stock image)

Police are investigating after a woman was assaulted by an unknown man while walking on the sidewalk in a quiet Barrie neighbourhood Tuesday night.

The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Mayfair Drive, near Ardagh Road. According to Barrie Police, the woman was approached and assaulted by a stranger as they passed each other. She sustained a laceration and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s, about six feet tall. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, dark shoes, and a blue face covering at the time of the assault.

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Multiple units were called to the scene, including the Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit, Forensic Investigations, and front-line patrol officers. The area was canvassed, and police are appealing to residents for security camera footage to help identify the suspect.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Constable Lawrason at jlawrason@barriepolice.ca or by phone at 705-725-7025 ext. 2723.

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