On Thursday, a 70-year-old man had a significant amount of money stolen from his vehicle. A witness reported observing a male suspect smash the rear driver’s side window of a vehicle in a Cundles Road East parking lot. The owner advised police he had left the cash in the centre console. Barrie Police are investigating five reported incidents that have occurred since the beginning of September, including the most recent incident on Thursday with the senior. Police are now warning the public to be vigilant following a string of thefts from cars involving suspects targeting people withdrawing money from banks. Investigators say the suspect(s) are watching people withdraw money, following them, and waiting for an opportunity to steal the cash. Police urge the public to take precautions, such as: If you have witnessed any suspicious activity or people around banks, or if you have information that could assist with these investigations, please report it at the Barrie Police Service’s non-emergency line at 705-725-7025.
