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Axe-wielding Batman robbing variety store flees Barrie police

Axe-wielding Batman robbing variety store flees Barrie police

No joke, man wearing a Batman mask steals change from convenience store before escaping police and tracking dogs
Humbug: Alleged vandal cuts cords to Christmas decorations

Humbug: Alleged vandal cuts cords to Christmas decorations

South Simcoe police say incident occurred sometime between 12:30 and 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 19
More than 24 charges laid following theft from vehicle in Bradford

More than 24 charges laid following theft from vehicle in Bradford

Scarborough man made numerous purchases with credit, debit cards stolen from vehicle Sunday: police
Police charge driver, 15, after vehicle turns to avoid RIDE check

Police charge driver, 15, after vehicle turns to avoid RIDE check

South Simcoe Police Service officers stop more than 1,400 vehicles during weekend Festive RIDE
Two charged with second-degree murder in Orillia man's death

Two charged with second-degree murder in Orillia man's death

Orillia, Midland residents charged after man found dead at Andrew Street residence
Public help sought in suspicious death investigation in Orillia

Public help sought in suspicious death investigation in Orillia

Police responded to the scene shortly after 11:30 p.m. Thursday
OPP arrests man after three-year investigation

OPP arrests man after three-year investigation

Victims of ransomware found across the country
Man accused of murder in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction in court today

Man accused of murder in Elnaz Hajtamiri abduction in court today

Pre-trial proceedings are still underway with the next appearance in January, no trial dates set yet
Police investigating suspicious death in Orillia

Police investigating suspicious death in Orillia

Residents in Andrew Street South area urged to report suspicious activity after person found dead Thursday night
'Visibly impaired' driver charged after stunt near police station

'Visibly impaired' driver charged after stunt near police station

Barrie police say Quinte West man drove in Fairview Road's northbound lanes while heading southbound before pulling into a nearby plaza