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Barrie police searching for 2 suspects after reported grocery store theft

Barrie police are searching for two male suspects following a reported theft of over $775.00 worth of groceries from a local Zehrs supermarket on Friday evening.

At about 5:58 p.m., the two suspects attempted to leave the Zehrs at 620 Yonge St. with food and alcohol that wasn’t paid for, police say, when a loss prevention officer spotted them and approached them.

After they were approached, the two male suspects abandoned their shopping cart and fled behind the store, officers add.

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Police describe the first suspect as approximately 25 years old, with a thin build, a red and black hooded sweater, and a blue and red baseball cap.

The second suspect is also described to be about 25, with a regular build, a plaid red, white and black jacket, and a white and black toque.

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Anyone with information can contact Const. Kelly of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2722, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave an anonymous tip at www.p3tips.com.

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