Barrie police are searching for two suspects following a reported distraction theft that took place at the Centra Food Market on Bayfield Street on Nov. 16.
According to officers, the male suspect asked to exchange $20 bills after telling the cashier that he collects Canadian money and was interested in their serial numbers.
The cashier handed over a quantity of bills, police say. The suspects were then able to distract the cashier and other customers in line, which allowed the male suspect to leave the store with 19 $20 bills — or $380.
The male suspect is described to be about 35 years old, five-foot-eight in height, with black hair, police say, while the female suspect is described to be about 30 years old, five-foot-six in height, with black hair.
Officers say anyone with information can contact Const. Lainey of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025, ext. 2760, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.