A man has been charged after allegedly assaulting an employee and a security guard at a Barrie Shoppers Drug Mart.

According to Barrie police, the man was arrested by the security guard at the Wellington Street Shoppers after he attempted to steal two watches on Sunday.

While police were heading to the store, officers say they were notified the man had gotten out of control and assaulted two people.

Police were able to restrain the man and placed him under arrest. The 21-year-old Barrie man has been charged with theft under $5,000 and two counts of assault.

The accused will appear in a Barrie court on Monday.