Media Releases
Media releases are prepared by Corporate Communications Coordinators. The releases provide information to the various media outlets and facilitate the dissemination of information to the community we serve.
For inquiries on media releases or general media inquiries, please contact Corporate Communications at 705-725-7025 Ext. 2926 or [email protected]
UPDATE – Barrie Police Investigating Overnight Break and Enter – Composite Sketch of Suspect Released
(Update) – Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - The investigation into a break and enter, where the homeowner was assaulted during the early...
Job Posting: Information Technology Support Coordinator
The Barrie Police Services Board is seeking qualified applicants for the position of a full time Information Technology Support...
Barrie Police Investigate Overnight Fatal Collision
On Friday, January 17, 2020, at 12:33 a.m., Barrie Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision that had occurred on Veterans...
Robbery Suspect Wore Uniquely Bright Coloured Running Shoes
The Barrie Police Service is requesting the assistance of the public with regards to an ongoing robbery investigation. On Wednesday,...
Shoplifters Look to Shine Up Their Smiles
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a theft was reported in the City of Barrie. On Thursday,...
Police seeking to identify suspect after wallet stolen, cards used
Barrie Police are looking to identify a female suspect after a wallet was stolen from a Bayfield Street community outreach location. On...
Police seeking late-night thieves
Barrie Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects who stole a variety of products from a Shoppers Drug Mart...
The choice is yours…Don’t start your New Year off with a RIDE from us
Barrie Police officers working the night shift were kept very busy overnight. In a span of just over seven hours, four drivers made the...
Multiple Mischiefs Reported to Police
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a number of mischief related incidents have occurred in the City...
Record Check fees changing January 1, 2020
The Barrie Police Records and Information Management Services Unit is reminding Barrie residents that Record Checks can be quicky, easily...
Butter ripple bandit – busted!
The butter ripple bandit has been identified and charged, thank you to the media and the public for your assistance. Occurrence #:...
Break and enter suspect sought
Barrie Police are looking to identify an unknown male who entered the Tim Hortons store on Dunlop Street East in Barrie and stole...
Male spotted checking vehicle handles – A reminder to lock your vehicles at night
The Barrie Police Service was contacted this week regarding an unknown male appearing to check car door handles in the Marshall Street and...
Update: Male identified and charged
December 20, 2019 - Barrie Police have identified and charged a male in relation to this occurrence. Thank you to the media and the public...
Fragrance fans fail to pay
Two males who entered a Cundles Road East Shoppers Drug Mart spent just moments selecting various fragrances and concealing them inside...
Shopping spree with stolen cards
Barrie Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying a male suspect after stolen financial cards were used to finance a...
Barrie Police Service to welcome six new members
The Barrie Police Service is proud to welcome six new recruits to its ranks at a special badge ceremony, which will be held on...
Electronics thieves sought for shoplifting
Barrie Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying two women after a theft was discovered from an electronics store on...
Barrie Police recognizes contributions of Traffic Management students
For five Georgian College Traffic Management students, a course assignment turned into an opportunity to see their lessons come to life....
Distraction Theft Suspects Stole Money
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a distraction theft was reported at a business located in the...
Sound Bar Stolen
The Barrie Police Service is appealing to the public for assistance after a theft was reported at a business located in the City of...
