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Police indentify man responsible for car chase through Simcoe County

Police have identified the man responsible for a lengthy car chase through Simcoe County Tuesday afternoon. THE CANADIAN PRESS IMAGES/Lars Hagberg/FILE

Police have identified the man responsible for a high-speed car chase which ripped through Simcoe County Tuesday afternoon.

According to police, 29-year-old New Tecumseth man Jamie Adam Mulholland was arrested in connection with the robbery and car chase.

Mulholland is facing several charges after allegedly robbing a pharmacy in Everett before causing a lengthy car chase across Simcoe County, which ended in downtown Barrie.

Police say the accused has been charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,
  • Flight while pursued by peace officer,
  • Armed robbery,
  • Disguise with intent,
  • Two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000,
  • Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

According to police, Mulholland is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing May 16 in the Ontario Court of Justice in Barrie.

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Police say the cooperative and collaborative effort by several police detachments allowed for the safe arrest of the suspect.

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