Two charged in connection with Iqaluit break-and-enters
RCMP arrests pair after a series of break-ins in Iqaluit
Two men faces charges in connection with seven break-and-enters that occurred in Iqaluit, RCMP said Thursday. (File photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Two men have been arrested in connection with a series of break-and-enters that occurred in Iqaluit over the past two months.
In a news release Thursday, RCMP said assistance from the public led to officers identifying and arresting the pair.
Junior Kakkee, 27, was charged in connection to break-ins at Inuksuk High School on Oct. 31, the Frobisher Inn central storage on Nov. 6, and the Arctic Winter Games arena on Nov. 12.
He is charged with three counts of break and enter, three counts of failing to comply with a release order, two counts of possessing a break-and-enter instrument, separate counts of theft and mischief each over $5,000, and using a mask to disguise his identity while committing an offence.
Akavak Mangitak, 39, was arrested in connection with three break-ins at the Iqaluit post office, and a Dec. 1 break-in at Canadian North Cargo.
Mangitak is charged with four counts of break and enter, two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, and theft of mail.
Both men were held in custody, the release said.
Kakkee was scheduled to appear in court Dec. 10, while Mangitak’s next court appearance is Jan. 7.
The release comes more than two weeks after RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Darrell Gill informed Iqaluit city council that the majority of suspects in a recent series of break-ins had been arrested.
Gill gave the update while presenting the RCMP’s monthly reports for September and October on Nov. 26.
Properties targeted in recent break-ins include First Steps Daycare, Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre, Canada Post, Arctic Ventures and the Royal Canadian Legion.
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