Young girl with cerebral palsy has mode of transportation stolen … – BarrieToday

NEWS RELEASE

BARRIE POLICE SERVICE

*************************UpdateTuesday, August 15, 2017

The Barrie Police Service has received numerous e-mails, direct messages and telephone calls from the residents of Barrie and the Greater Toronto Area, all wishing to purchase the victim a new ride-on toy car.

With the assistance of social media and our media partners Toys R Us has offered to purchase a new ride-on toy for the little girl. The family is overwhelmed by the generosity and would like to thank everyone.

The investigation is ongoing.

Original release

The Barrie Police Service is seeking the publics assistance to find and return a ride-on toy car that belongs to a 10-year-old girl with cerebral palsy.

The toy car was stolen from outside a home on Bourbon Circle, Sunday night at 11:30 p.m. A witness reported seeing a male and a young boy drag the toy car away from the side of the home and onto the sidewalk. The child was then observed getting into the toy car and driving it away as the male followed.

Any theft is unacceptable, and in this particular incident this theft leaves a 10-year-old girl with limited mobility. The car is not just a toy, it has become a mode of transportation for the 10-year-old girl when outside playing with her family and friends.

The suspect is described as;

Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Graber of the Barrie Police Serviceat 705-725-7025, ext. 2753,cgraber@barriepolice.caor call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, leave an anonymous tip online atwww.tipsubmit.com.

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