16-year-old boy charged in machete incident at Georgian Mall

Barrie police recovered this machete following an altercation involving several teenagers at Georgian Mall in Barrie, Ont., on March 9, 2026. (Barrie Police Service)

A 16-year-old boy has been charged after allegedly chasing people while armed with a machete during an altercation at Georgian Mall last month.

Police say it happened on March 9 around 6:40 p.m. at the mall located along Bayfield Street in Barrie.

Officers found the teen involved in the incident, whose identity is protected by the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and issued a warrant for his arrest.

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On Monday, officers say he turned himself in to their headquarters, where he was taken into custody without incident.

He is now facing several charges, including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, disguise with intent, failure to comply with a release order and failure to comply with a sentence.

No injuries were reported.

Investigators are continuing to gather more information and are hoping to speak with victims involved in the original altercation. To share developing details on this incident, contact Detective Const. Kyle Linkletter at [e-mail].