07-05-2025
Woman hospitalized following alleged assault, Barrie police investigating
A Barrie police cruiser is pictured in this file image. (CTV News)
A woman was taken to hospital Tuesday night following a reported assault in the Barrie area that resulted in a wound.
Police were called to Mayfair Drive, near Ardagh Road, just before 9:30 p.m., after receiving reports that a woman had been allegedly assaulted by an unknown man while walking along the sidewalk.
Barrie Police responded with members of their Tactical Support Unit, Canine Unit, Forensic Investigations, and front-line patrol officers.
The suspect is described as a white man in his early 20s, roughly six feet tall. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, dark shoes, and a blue face mask.
The Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
A spokesperson for Barrie Police told CTV News that officers remain in the area Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information or security footage from the area is asked to contact Detective Constable Lawrason at 705-725-7025, extension 2723.
This is a developing story. CTV News will provide updates as they become available.
