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Man robs Barrie, Ont. Scotiabank, prompting police investigation

Barrie police are searching for a male suspect after a bank robbery that took place on Collier Street. Barrie Police

Police are investigating a robbery that took place at a Scotiabank on Collier Street in Barrie, Ont., Monday morning.

According to officers, a man entered the building and approached the counter, telling staff he had a weapon and was robbing the bank.

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The man then went behind the counter to take cash before he fled south on Owen Street just after 9:45 a.m.

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No one was injured as a result of the incident, according to police.

The man is described to be about six feet tall and wearing a black hoodie, black gloves, dark faded denim pants and black running shoes with a white sole.

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Anyone with video surveillance or those with other information are asked to contact Barrie police at 705-725-7025, ext. 2129.

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