Police in Barrie are investigating after a handgun was stolen from a Peel Regional Police officer’s car on Sunday.
Investigators say the officer’s duty belt was stolen from his car in front of his home on Rose Street in Barrie. The belt contained a Smith and Wesson .40 calibre pistol, 46 rounds of ammunition, pepper spray, a baton and handcuffs.
The incident occurred sometime between 8 p.m. on Friday and 5 a.m. on Saturday, police said.
“The primary focus is the retrieval and location of this equipment,” said Det. Brett Haynes of the Barrie Police Service.
The car in question is the officer’s personal vehicle and not a patrol car. Peel Regional Police says they are conducting an internal investigation into whether or not the officer broke any rules by having the weapon in his own car.
Investigators say force was used to get into the car.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Barrie Police or Crime Stoppers.
With a Report from CTV Barrie
