Theft Of Vehicle

Occurrence Type: Theft of Motor Vehicle

Occurrence #: BA15-049675

Date: Friday, October 9, 2015 – 7:21am

OCCURENCE: BA15-049675

Theft of Motor Vehicle

Friday, 9th October 2015 at 1:44am

Barrie Police investigated a vehicle parked unoccupied with its emergency flashers on in the area of Ross St. and Sophia St. at approximately 1:44am. The investigating officer observed that the steering column had been compromised. Follow up with the registered owner determined that the vehicle was indeed stolen by a suspect known to the registered owner. The suspect, a Barrie man was located in the Couter St. area and arrested without incident.

As a result of the investigation, the Accused was charged with 1 count of theft under $5000, 2 counts of Failing to Comply with Recognizance and 1 count of breach his probation.

The accused was held pending a Bail Hearing.

The vehicle was siezed and towed until it could be retrieved by the owner.

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