Barrie police searching for donation jar thief

Barrie police searching for donation jar thief

Barrie Police Service is looking for the public’s help after a donation jar meant for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada was stolen from a Beer Store this morning.

Barrie police received an alarm call from the Blake Street store at about 5:30 a.m. July 10.

The front window of the business was smashed and video surveillance showed a man enter the store and steal a donation jar located on the counter.  The suspect quickly fled the scene with only the jar in hand, Const. Nicole Rodgers said.

Police hope someone will recognize the man and contact the investigating officer.

He is described as:

• Male, white;

• 50 to 60 years old;

• Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with red trim, light coloured jeans and possibly white gloves.

Anyone who may have information should contact Const. T. Howlett at 705-725-7025 ext. 2683 or [email protected]. Any information can be provided anonymously to  at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at