Attempted Hold-Up At Barrie Park

Demand made for cash and drugs

A 37 year old man and a 48 year old woman have been charged after an attempted robbery at Golden Meadow Park in Barrie. Police say two people trying to leave the park were blocked in by another vehicle. One of the suspects motioned to a gun tucked into his waistband and made a demand for cash and drugs. When a search of the victim’s vehicle turned up nothing the suspects fled. Police tracked them using address information related to their vehicle. They were taken into custody without incident. Police also seized an air soft pistil and a machete.