RCMP in Inuvik say a public appeal helped them successfully track down a suspect in an armed robbery earlier this week.
Police were called to the town’s Corner Store just before 11pm on Tuesday, following reports someone had threatened staff with a knife before making off with stolen goods.
The following day, RCMP issued a request for anyone who could help identify the suspect to come forward – adding several other customers had been in the store at the time.
On Friday police confirmed they had since arrested a youth, who has been charged with robbery and is in custody awaiting a youth justice court appearance. Their age means they cannot be named under Canadian law.
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“We appreciate the quick reaction to our request for public assistance and sincerely thank the citizens of Inuvik for assisting the RCMP with this investigation,” said RCMP spokesperson Marie York-Condon.
