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Police searching for suspect following reported Barrie break-in

The suspect is described to be 25 years old, with acne scars on his face, brown hair and a beard. Police handout

Police are searching for a male suspect after a reported break-in at a home on Ottaway Avenue in Barrie on Sunday morning.

According to police, the suspect broke into the homeowners’ residence while they were away and stole money, jewelry and electronics.

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The stolen currency was in British pounds, police say, and the suspect attempted to exchange it at around 11 a.m. on Sunday at a money exchange service at Georgian Mall.

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A man’s image was captured at the money exchange service by video surveillance, officers say. They say they are looking for a man described to be 25 years old, with acne scars on his face, brown hair and a beard.

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Anyone with information can contact Const. Henderson of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2621, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

 

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