There has been a bank robbery in Barrie.
Officers were called just before 10 a.m. Monday, to a bank robbery in progress at the Scotiabank at 44 Collier Street.
Police say a suspect entered the building and approached the counter, telling the staff he had a weapon and was robbing the bank, before going behind the counter to take a quantity of cash. He then fled south on Owen street.
No one was physically injured in this incident, and the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- Approximately 6’ tall
- Wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black gloves, faded dark denim pants, black running shoes with a white sole.
Investigating officers are asking anyone who may have video from the area or other information to please contact the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2129.
Barrie Police investigating Collier Street bank robbery – https://t.co/zh706DGlK7 Additional pictures and details available at https://t.co/X2KfWDy33o pic.twitter.com/DM2L9BCYq5
— Barrie Police (@BarriePolice) August 16, 2021