A Barrie man faces several charges after city police say his "bizarre behaviour" led to him trying to carjack several vehicles on the weekend.
On Saturday, July 16, 2022, shortly after 6:30 p.m., Barrie police say they responded to the area of Mapleview Drive East between the Highway 400 exit and Park Place Boulevard for a disturbance.
When officers arrived, it was determined there had been a minor vehicle collision and, as the two drivers were attempting to exchange information, an unknown man approached one of the involved drivers and offered to buy his car.
Police say the man's strange behaviour continued as he jumped into the driver’s seat of the vehicle he had approached.
The vehicle owner was able to physically remove the man and the ensuing altercation resulted in one car being damaged and two additional attempts made by the male to steal other occupied cars in nearby parking lots.
A Barrie police officer located the suspect as he attempted to run away. During the arrest, police say the officer was assaulted. Although the officer was treated for minor injuries at the local hospital, police also say the officer was released and continued to assist with this ongoing investigation.
Scott Lemos, a 36-year-old Barrie man, has been charged with three counts of robbery, as well as mischief, assaulting police and breach of probation. He was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear today, by video, for a bail hearing.
