Extensive Ground Search Leads to Arrest

Occurrence #: BA16041026

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 – 8:30am

Barrie Police Service were conducting a routine check of the area near Milligan’s Pond shortly after 8:30am on Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 with knowledge that a male wanted on multiple warrants frequented there. The male was spotted and immediately fled on foot. A perimeter was set up and police conducted a search with K9 and the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in the area of Brock Street, in the City of Barrie. At 10:25am, after an extensive search, officers located the wanted male in the parking lot of 121 Wellington Street West and he was placed under arrest. The 43-year-old Barrie male will be held for bail court currently facing multiple charges including:

Theft Under $5000

Assault with Intent to Resist Arrest

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Fraud Under $5000

Use Credit Card

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle

Break and Enter

Possess Break In Instruments

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