Iqaluit RCMP charge 59-year-old man with Kidnapping and Sexual Assault

July 6, 2026 - Iqaluit, Nunavut
From: Nunavut RCMP

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File: 2026-731725

On May 29, 2026, the Iqaluit RCMP received a report from an adult female who stated she had been abducted and sexually assaulted. 

The victim stated she was walking home on May 24, 2026, between 12:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. when she was forced into a vehicle and driven to an undisclosed location where she was sexually assaulted. 

On June 30, 2026, the Iqaluit RCMP arrested Andre Joseph Bedard (age 59), he was charged with: 

• Kidnapping, Section 279 C.C.
• Sexual Assault, Section 271 C.C.
• Uttering Threats, Section 264.1(1) C.C.

Bedard was remanded into custody, and his next court appearance is scheduled for July 6, 2026, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. 

Police are continuing their investigation to determine if there are other victims. To aid in the investigation, a photo of Bedard is included.

If you are a victim or know someone that may have been a victim, you are asked to contact the Iqaluit RCMP at 867-975-0123. 

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