A man suspected in a string of armed robberies in Yellowknife in recent days is now in police custody.
RCMP reported that the individual was taken into custody without incident on Wednesday evening. There was no immediate word on any charges laid or whether he’s being held in jail.
This story will be updated as soon as more information becomes available.
A man armed with a knife was allegedly responsible for the following incidents, according to the RCMP:
On Feb. 6, the police received a complaint from the downtown liquor store reporting that a man had threatened staff with a knife while stealing alcohol from the store. RCMP were told that when a staff member tried to stop the man from leaving with unpaid for bottles of alcohol, he allegedly pulled out a knife and made threatening motions towards the employee.
On Feb. 13 at 3:07 a.m., the police responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Circle K on Franklin Avenue. RCMP were told that a lone male had come behind the counter and allegedly threatened the staff member with a large knife before making off with cash from the register. The staff member was physically assaulted during the incident but was not injured.
On Feb. 14, at 2:51 a.m. the RCMP responded to a business on 52 Avenue after receiving a report of another break and enter. Officers learned that a lone male suspect had entered the store and allegedly threatened the employee with a knife while demanding cash. The employee suffered injuries that required treatment at the hospital.