A man from London, Ont., is now facing charges in relation to an armed robbery in east Barrie. According to Barrie police, the incident dates back to Thursday morning when a man was leaving his home in the area of Sylvia Street and Bernick Drive around 5 a.m. As the resident was leaving, he noticed a man standing in his driveway and the suspect then allegedly pointed a gun at the resident. According to police, the two of them got into a fight during which the resident dropped his phone. Police say the suspect then ran off with the phone and made his way to Georgian Drive, where he was picked up in a four-door grey sedan. A police search of the area later recovered the phone and an imitation firearm. On Tuesday, Barrie police confirmed that a 23-year-old London, Ont., man has been charged in connection with the incident. He is now facing charges of robbery with a weapon, pointing a firearm and mischief under $5,000. Police say the investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information is asked to reach out to them.
