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RCMP issue warrant for man in firearm theft

Meaghan Richens
By Meaghan Richens

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for the theft of multiple firearms, ammunition, and jewellery, in relation to a break and enter of a residence last weekend.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 31-year-old Beau Desire-Tesar, of Yellowknife, for multiple counts of theft. RCMP believe that Desire-Tesar is still in the Northwest Territories and may be in the Yellowknife area.

Desire-Tesar is described as Caucasian, 185cm tall, lanky build, dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Desire-Tesar may be in possession of firearms and the public is asked to contact police and not approach him.

The investigation remains on-going and the stolen property has not yet been accounted for.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Beau Desire-Tesar, or has information relating to the stolen property, is asked to contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, nwtnutips.com, (click on “submit a web tip”) or text: nwtnutips to 274637.

Meaghan Richens
Meaghan Richens
News reporter. Got news tips? Email me at [email protected] or hit me up on Twitter https://twitter.com/MeaghanRichens?lang=en

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