Victim Robbed of Backpack in Parking Lot

Occurrence #: BA16052202

Date: Monday, October 17, 2016 – 1:30pm

Barrie Police flooded the area of Bayview Drive and Little Avenue in search of a suspect who fled on foot after being involved in a robbery in the area.

On Monday, October 17th, 2016 at 1:30pm the victim reports parking his vehicle at 177 Bayview Drive, in the City of Barrie, and walking towards the residential building located at the same address. He was approached from behind by an unknown male who asked for a lighter to light his cigarette. When the victim reached in his pocket the suspect grabbed the backpack slung over his shoulder and fled on foot. The victim immediately chased the suspect but was stopped in his tracks when the male turned and punched him in the side of the face. At this time the suspect got away running west towards Bayview Drive. The backpack is described as black with checkered pattern on he front and contained the victims iPad mini with charging cords and personal paperwork from UPAK Disposal.

Description of Suspect:

Male, white

5’11 medium build

Long scraggly hair

Reddish/brown facial hair

Scruffy appearance

Wearing baggy clothing of an unknown colour

Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information or who may come across property believed to be related to this incident are asked to please contact PC D VanSchubert of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2669 or email at [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com”

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