Between September 23rd and October 22nd, 2025, 16 break and enters were reported by primarily small commercial fast food businesses in the City of Barrie. These occurrences occurred overnight, and cash registers, cash drawers and safes were targeted for their currency.
As a result of the investigations that followed, early this morning (October 23rd), the Barrie Police – South Simcoe Police Street Crime Auto Theft Unit arrested a 42-year-old male from Barrie. He is currently facing a total of 62 criminal charges that include Break and Enter, Disguise with Intent and Possession of Break In Tools.
The accused is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing, by video, with the Ontario Court of Justice located in Barrie later on October 23rd.
This investigation remains ongoing and further details will be shared only as the investigation permits.
The Barrie Police Service strongly encourages business owners and residents who have video surveillance systems in place to ensure that they are operational and properly maintained during hours when they are not open for business or you are away from home. This technology can play an integral part in suspect identification and the ability to hold people accountable when they engage in criminal activity.
