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Yellowknife RCMP search for downtown knife attack clues

Google Streetview rendering of the intersection between Yellowknife's 52 St and 52 Ave
A Google Streetview rendering of the intersection between Yellowknife's 52 St and 52 Ave.

Police are investigating an alleged knife attack in downtown Yellowknife late last week.

RCMP say four men are reported to have assaulted and robbed another man some time between 2am and 4am on the morning of Saturday, January 27.

The alleged victim suffered a minor knife injury to his arm, according to a police report, but was able to escape the attack in the area of 52 St and 52 Ave.

Police are requesting any information you may have about the incident, and note that a woman may have been with the man at the time these events are reported to have taken place.

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You can call the Yellowknife detachment on 867-669-1111. Alternatively, you can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS or use nwtnutips.com.