Man arrested after allegedly writing ‘inappropriate letters' to teenage boy at Barrie library
One man was arrested and charged in Barrie after he was observed 'acting inappropriately' in the downtown area.
On Tuesday, Barrie Police were called to the downtown branch of the Barrie Public Library after receiving information about a man who was acting inappropriately.
Police say the 61-year-old was allegedly writing letters to a teenage boy who was at the library and in the letter, made inappropriate requests.
The young victim immediately reported this incident to police.
Investigators believe that this is an isolated incident but are asking that anyone who may have had a similar encounter to contact Det. Constable Mark Casey at 705 -725-7025.
The accused man was held for a bail hearing and remans in custody.
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