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A Barrie man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening two people with a utility knife in the city’s downtown core last week.
Barrie Police say the incident happened on Wednesday, May 27th at around 7:45 p.m. near Meridian Place on Simcoe Street. Investigators allege a man approached two individuals and asked them for cigarettes. When they declined, the suspect became agitated.
Police say one of the individuals confronted the man, at which point he allegedly produced a utility knife, extended the blade, and threatened to harm them before fleeing westbound on Dunlop Street.
No injuries were reported.
Officers reviewed CCTV footage from the area and were able to locate a suspect matching the description provided. The man was arrested less than an hour after the incident, and police seized a utility knife.
As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old Barrie man has been charged with:
- Assault (two counts)
- Assault with a weapon
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Failure to comply with a probation order
The accused is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
