Barrie police thank suspect for leaving knapsack at scene of crime

TORONTO — Barrie police are thanking a suspect for leaving a knapsack behind at the scene of a break-and-enter in the city.

Police responded to the break-and-enter just after 5 a.m. on Thursday at a home on Bear Creek Drive in Barrie.

An unknown suspect broke into the home through a basement window while the homeowner was asleep and located a laptop, iPad Mini and purse.

The homeowner was woken up by the noise and saw the suspect escape through a bathroom window and immediately called 911.

“Police would like to thank the suspect for leaving his/her Roots knapsack behind,” a release read, adding that the bag was seized for examination.

“Evidence collected at the scene has provided police with further information, which will lead to the identity of the suspect.”

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Anyone who may have been in the area of Bear Creek or have information is asked to contact the Constable Frouws of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2504., call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip at http://www.tipsubmit.com.