The man was wearing all-black, with the bottom half of his face covered. (Supplied by RCMP.)
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RCMP asking for public help to identify suspect in Yellowknife break-in

Bailey Moreton
By Bailey Moreton

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual who broke into the downtown Reddi Mart off of 49th Street.

At approximately 04:05 a.m. on December 23, Yellowknife RCMP received a call reporting an alarm going off at the store.

The individual entered the location by smashing a window, and left with a large quantity of tobacco products and lottery tickets.

He was caught on video camera, wearing all black clothing with the bottom half of his face covered.

The RCMP is asking for anyone who has information contact the Yellowknife RCMP detachment at 867-669-1111, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or text: “nwtnutips” plus your message to 274637.

Bailey Moreton
Bailey Moreton
Bailey is new to the north, arriving from Ottawa where he studied journalism at Carleton University. He has worked for newspapers in Halifax, Windsor, and Ottawa. He came to the north hoping to see polar bears. He will settle for a bison. If you have a tip, send it to 905 252-9781, or [email protected].

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