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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)
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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.

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