News release

Yellowknife RCMP arrest prolific offender in relation to commercial break and enters

February 13, 2026 - Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
From: Northwest Territories RCMP

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On February 12, 2026, Yellowknife RCMP responded to two separate break and enters that occurred only hours apart at Boston Pizza in Yellowknife.
Through investigation, police identified a single suspect as being responsible for both incidents. He was located at an apartment building and subsequently arrested. He has been charged with:

• (2 counts) Breaking and entering, contrary to section 348(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
• Failure to comply with a release order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code
• Resisting arrest, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code

At the time of the alleged offences, the suspect was bound by a release order issued just two days prior on February 10, 2026. This release order encompassed a number of charges, including assault, uttering threats, failure to comply with court orders and assaulting a police officer.
The suspect was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.

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