Occurrence Type: Break and enter arrest
Occurrence #: BA15020812
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 (All day)
Barrie Police responded to a Break and Enter to a south end drug store in the early morning hours of April 29. Upon arrival it was evident that the culprit had gained entry by smashing the glass at the front of the pharmacy and had ransacked the premises. Barrie Police Uniform patrol continued the investigation with the assistance of K-9 officers that led them to the area of Aikens Crescent that backs directly onto the Shoppers drug mart plaza. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of 2 males at an Aiken Crescent address. The Barrie Police Street Crime Unit assisted the investigation and subsequently executed a Search Warrant on the address and subsequently seized numerous pieces of evidence including a large amount of prescription medication that was stolen from the pharmacy break in. As a result 2 males were charged with numerous offences including Break/Enter and Commit Indictable Offence, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5000, Possession of Break In Instruments and Failing to Comply with Probation. Both accused males were held in custody pending a bail hearing.
