Theft, vandalism at Nunavut school kills after-hours activities

There will be no Christmas games or other activities at Igloolik’s high school this holiday season, due to youth vandalism and theft. (FILE PHOTO)

You might say the Grinch has struck the Nunavut community of Igloolik.

That’s because vandalism and theft means the Igloolik high school will remain closed for all after-hours activities, effective immediately — and until further notice, a Dec. 16 news release from the Nunavut RCMP said.

That includes activities planned over the Christmas holidays, police said.

Some 2,000 Nunavut residents, who call Igloolik home, would have participated in games and other activities at the high school.

According to the RCMP release, two youth, 14 and 15 years old, have been arrested in connection with damage to school property.

The cost of the theft and vandalism amounts to more than $10,000, police said, and includes stolen cash and extensive damage to office equipment and furniture.

“The investigation is still on-going and the Igloolik RCMP would like to thank the concerned citizens who assist in these types of investigations,” the release said.

If you have more information about this or other crimes, call the RCMP at 1-867-983-0123 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 222 8477 (TIPS.)