FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: January 20, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE: WANTED FOR ARREST
TWO INDIVIDUALS WANTED IN CONNECTION TO BRADFORD RETAIL ROBBERY AND ASSAULT
(BRADFORD, ON) – This update follows a media release issued on January 5, 2026, regarding the South Simcoe Police investigation into the January 4, 2026, incident involving a robbery and a person assaulted that occurred at Walmart in the Town of Bradford.
The South Simcoe Police Investigative Services team have conducted the investigation, and two suspects have been identified. Both suspects are currently wanted on the related charges in connection to the retail robbery and assault incident. Investigators are releasing their images and are appealing to the public for information on their whereabouts. The suspects are considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to approach them and to contact police immediately.
WANTED
Cody Wayne SMITH, 30-year-old, has no fixed address and frequents the Barrie and Angus area.
CHARGES: Robbery with Weapon, Theft Under $5000, Possession Property Obtained by Crime.
WANTED
Edward Austin HARROD, 31-year-old, has no fixed address and frequents the Barrie and Angus area.
CHARGES: Robbery with Weapon, Theft Under $5000, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Possession Property Obtained by Crime, Administer Noxious Thing with Intent to Endanger Life or Cause Bodily Harm, Assault with a Weapon, Assault Cause Bodily Harm.
The South Simcoe Police Service is asking anyone with information to contact Investigative Services at 905-775-3311 ext. 1461 or via email at investigations@southsimcoepolice.ca. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can submit information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca
