News release
Iqaluit RCMP charge two men in connection to Break and Enter and theft
August 12, 2025
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Iqaluit, Nunavut
From: Nunavut RCMP
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File: 2025-1044038
On July 21, 2025, the Iqaluit RCMP received a complaint from the City of Iqaluit, who reported that one of their brand-new vehicle crate engines had been stolen from their Public Works yard. The City of Iqaluit was able to provide police with CCTV footage, which help police identify two suspects.
On July 28, 2025, the Iqaluit RCMP charged, Sylvain Poirier (age 54) and Pio Giuseppe Anthony Merla (age 61) with:
- Break and enter to commit theft, contrary to Section 348(1)(b) C.C
- Mischief over $5000.00, contrary to Section 430(3) C.C
Poirier first court appearance is scheduled for August 28, 2025, in Iqaluit, Nunavut
An arrest warrant has been issued for Merla as police were unable to locate him, and learned he may have departed the territory.
If you have any information about Merla’s whereabouts, please contact the Iqaluit RCMPO at 867-979-1111, or your local police of jurisdiction. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).