(INNISFIL, ON) – On August 20, 2026, police were contacted by staff at an LCBO in Innisfil regarding two males who matched the description of a vehicle and suspects involved in a theft at an LCBO in Barrie.
While communicating with police, LCBO staff continued to observe the two males. One male entered the store, placed eight bottles of alcohol into a basket, and proceeded toward the checkout area. While staff were briefly away from the register, the male exited the store without attempting to pay for the items.
As he exited the store, the male observed responding officers outside, abandoned the basket, and attempted to flee on foot. He was subsequently arrested.
The second male remained in a Chevrolet Camaro that both males had arrived in. Through investigation, officers determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen by Peel Regional Police. The vehicle was also contained a stolen Ontario licence plate and eight bottles of alcohol that had previously been reported stolen from the Barrie LCBO.
As officers approached the vehicle, the driver attempted to flee by rapidly reversing and accelerating into a marked police vehicle that was parked behind the Camaro. No injuries were sustained by the driver or any officers, and the driver was arrested.
As a result of the investigation a 24-year-old male was charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Motor Vehicle)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Ontario Licence Plate)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Liquor)
The second male was charged with:
- Theft Under $5,000
- Dangerous Operation
- Flight from Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Motor Vehicle)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Ontario Licence Plate)
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (Liquor)
Both accused were transported to the South Division and held for bail.
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Simcoe Police Criminal Investigative Services at 905-775-3311, ext. 1461, or email investigations@southsimcoepolice.ca. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.crimestopperssdm.com.
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