UPDATE: Descriptions Of Suspects Sought Following Armed Robbery in Barrie

Area Schools Locked Up Tight As Police Searched Area For Armed Bandits

A tense afternoon for students in the Ardagh and Ferndale area of Barrie today. Barrie Police say they kept students indoors for a short time, while officers tried to track down robbery suspects in the area. Investigators say three men armed with handguns approached a parked u-haul van on Pass Court near Ardagh Drive, then assaulted and robbed the driver. The suspects are described as:

Suspect # 1

  • Male, white
  • Tall, thin build
  • Armed with a hand gun
  • Wearing a red bandanna covering his face and black gloves

Suspect #2

  • Male, brown
  • Thin build
  • Armed with a hand gun
  • Wearing dark clothing, black bandanna covering his face and black gloves

Suspect # 3

  • Male, brown
  • Heavy build
  • Armed with a hand gun
  • Wearing dark clothing, black bandanna covering his face and black gloves
  • Investigators believe this incident not to be a random attack, and the investigation is ongoing

Investigators believe this was a targetted attack. Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie Police Investigative Services at 705-725-7025 ext. 2129 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).