Occurrence #: BA14021099
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 – 10:15am
Home Invasion/Firearms Involved
Date of Incident: May 10th, 2014
Time of Incident: 1:15 am
On May 10th, 2014 a group of 15 year old females had a small house party at a home in Barrie near Essa and Mapleton Street. The parents of the girl hosting the party were away at the time. News of the party leaked out through a social media site.
Earlier in the evening, at approximately, 11:00 pm a group of four males, 21 years of age, who were unknown to the host or her guests, entered the home. Even though there was a significant age difference between the girls and the males they were permitted to stay. A short time later the host asked the males to leave as there was suspicions of drug use.
The males were angered about being asked to leave and said they would be back to seek revenge.
At approximately 1:15 am the four males returned to the home; two were armed with handguns. They forced their way into the home, pointed their guns at six females and one male. The one male was assaulted in the head with one of the firearms requiring 16 stitches.
Damage done to the home by the four males consisted of holes in walls and broken items.
Two of the four males, ages 21 years, from Barrie were located elsewhere, arrested and charged for a total of 14 related Criminal Code Charges which include Forcible Confinement, Break, Enter a Dwelling House, Pointing a Firearm, Assault with a Weapon and Mischief Over $5000.00. The males were held pending a Bail Hearing.
Investigating is continuing to identify and arrest the two remaining males. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Detective Constable Rose at (705)725-7025 extension #2731 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The public is reminded to be diligent when using social media platforms and deciding on what to post. The information posted is public and can be shared with others that are unknown to the writer.
The safety and security of the citizens of Barrie is of paramount concern for the Barrie Police Service. For more information on safeguarding yourself please visit the crime prevention section of our website www.barriepolice.ca