Poppy box theft under investigation in Barrie
Police in Barrie hope to identify an individual accused of stealing a poppy box, containing roughly $50 in donations.
The alleged theft happened last week on Thursday around 9:20 p.m. at the Domino’s Pizza on Leacock Drive.
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Surveillance footage appears to show a male making his way to the front counter, grabbing the poppy box and putting it into a bag before leaving the store.
The accused wore a Lakers ballcap, and a purple Champion tracksuit.
The incident was reported to police on Wednesday after a woman with the local legion arrived to collect the box and noticed it missing.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the authorities.
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