A suspect dressed in dark clothing is captured on surveillance video at a Mapleview Dr. W. eatery on Oct. 14, 2026.
A Caledon man has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Barrie restaurant in October.
The man was connected to a robbery on Wednesday, October 14th at a fast-food establishment on Mapleview Drive West.
On Thursday, October 22nd, at around 11:00 a.m., officers attended a location on Veteran’s Drive and located an individual matching the suspect description. He was taken into custody without incident.
The accused is facing the following charges:
- Robbery with a weapon
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Disguise with intent
ORIGINAL (Published on Friday, October 16th)
Barrie Police are investigating an armed robbery at a fast-food restaurant.
It happened on Wednesday, October 14th, at around 10:20 p.m. on Mapleview Drive West, when an unknown masked male entered the restaurant armed with a large cleaver-style knife and demanded money from the register.
The two employees complied with the demand, and the suspect emptied the cash register drawer before fleeing on foot. He was last seen heading southbound on Veteran’s Drive.
Neither employee was physically injured during the robbery.
Police established a perimeter and enlisted the assistance of the Barrie Police Service K9 Unit to track the suspect, but officers were unsuccessful in locating him.
The suspect is described by police as a male who was wearing a black face covering, a blue hoodie, grey track pants and black running shoes.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information, including dash camera footage or video surveillance showing suspicious people or activity in the area, is asked to contact the lead investigator by email at 12613@barriepolice.ca.
