Barrie police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man accused of attempting to steal more than $300 in power tools from a Canadian Tire.
According to police, on June 9, at around 3:55 p.m., a man entered Canadian Tire on Bayfield Street in Barrie.
Police say the man selected a Dewalt 20v XR drill and driver combo kit and left the store without paying. A loss prevention officer stopped the man, and recovered the stolen tools before the man fled on foot towards Coulter Street.
Police are searching for a man in his 30s or 40s, approximately five feet 10 inches tall, with short, light brown hair and a blonde goatee. He has a full sleeve tattoo on both arms, and a scar above his right eye. He was seen wearing a red American Flag t-shirt, dark coloured shorts and white running shoes.
Police say the investigation is ongoing. They are asking anyone with information to please contact Constable E. Harris of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2516 or eharris@barriepolice.ca. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.p3tips.com