Suspect smashes front door, steals cash and alcohol in Barrie restaurant break-in
Barrie police badge and cruiser. (CTV News/Steve Mansbridge)
Police in Barrie are investigating an overnight break-in at a restaurant on Anne Street South.
The suspect(s) smashed the front glass door of Zio's by Giancarlo sometime between 9:00 p.m. last night and 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
Once in the establishment, police say the suspect(s) stole a cash register with cash inside and three one-litre bottles of alcohol.
Police say there are no suspects at this time.
Police ask anyone with information on this incident to contact the investigating officer via email.
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