Skip to main content

Police find weapon after search in Barrie's north end

Police are conducting an evidence search on Melrose Avenue in Barrie, Ont. on Sat. July 31, 2021 (Luke Simard/CTV News Barrie) Police are conducting an evidence search on Melrose Avenue in Barrie, Ont. on Sat. July 31, 2021 (Luke Simard/CTV News Barrie)
Share
BARRIE, ONT. -

Police have located a weapon in a neighbourhood in the north end of Barrie after a search Saturday morning.

According to Barrie Police, a firearm was found by a resident in their backyard on Steel Street.

An evidence search began Saturday morning for the weapon that police believed may have been discared somewhere on the following streets:

  • Steel Street
  • Melrose Avenue
  • Strabane Avenue
  • Rodney Street
  • Cook Street
  • Duckworth Street

According to police, the search is connected to an ongoing incident that took place shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. Barrie police say four people have been arrested.

Anyone living in the area is asked to check their properties before allowing children outside. Those with information are asked to contact 9-1-1 if the weapon is found and to not touch it.

CTVNews.ca Top Stories

Do these exercises for core strength if you can't stomach doing planks

Planks are one of the most effective exercises for strengthening your midsection, as they target all of your major core muscles: the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, external obliques and internal obliques. Yet despite the popularity of various 10-minute plank challenges, planking is actually one of the most dreaded core exercises, according to many fitness experts.

Stay Connected