Yellowknife RCMP want help tracing Dancing Moose thief

RCMP in Yellowknife are asking for your help in identifying a thief who stole valuable artworks from the Dancing Moose Cafe.

The theft took place in the early hours of Thursday morning. The thief took four large carvings, including a white polar bear on a stand, alongside 24 bottles of wine.

Police have released images of the suspect taken from security cameras, saying the individual “appears to be a male wearing a light colored parka with a dark stripe on the side, a light baseball cap, and dark shoes”.

Anyone who can help identify the suspect, or who knows anything about the crime, can contact Yellowknife RCMP at (867) 669-1111 or contact Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Suspect at Dancing Moose Cafe

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