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Yellowknife RCMP ask for help over downtown theft

An RCMP handout image shows an individual being sought in connection with a reported theft on Yellowknife's Franklin Avenue
An RCMP handout image shows an individual being sought in connection with a reported theft on Yellowknife's Franklin Avenue.

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Police in Yellowknife have appealed for help identifying an individual alleged to have stolen “a large quantity of lottery tickets” from a downtown business.

The theft at the Franklin Avenue business was reported on Monday according to a police press release issued on Thursday.

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RCMP issued an image of the individual in question, describing them as approximately 25 to 40 years old, roughly 5 ft 6 in tall and wearing a beige baseball cap, faded red zip-up hoody, black tee and grey jogging pants.

“He is believed to have departed the commercial business on a bicycle,” RCMP stated.

If you can help, call the Yellowknife detachment at (867) 669-1111 or leave a tip anonymously.