Suspect sought in Shoppers Drug Mart distraction thefts in Barrie
Barrie police have released another image of a man suspected in three distraction thefts at Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
The latest theft was July 22 at Shoppers on Essa Road.
An employee discovered numerous boxes of perfume, with an estimated value of $3,500, had been stolen.
Investigators believe the suspect is responsible for similar distraction thefts that occurred on and July 9.
On June 10, 19 boxes of perfume were stolen from the same Shoppers on Essa. A second suspect was involved in that theft.
On July 9, about $4,735 in perfume was stolen from the Shoppers on Mapleview Avenue.
The suspect is described as:
• Male (35 to 45 years old)
• Medium build, five-foot-10
• Short black hair
• Dark goatee
Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Howlett at ext. 2638, or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at .