Two men arrested in theft at Pangnirtung co-op

Pangnirtung RCMP have arrested two men in connection with an April 20 break-and-enter at the community’s co-op store.

“A substantial sum of money was reported to be missing,” an RCMP press release says. The majority of the money was recovered during the investigation that led to the arrests, the press release adds.

Jimmy Nowdlak, 20, of Pangnirtung was charged with break-and-enter, theft, escaping lawful custody, breach of probation and damage to property related to the vandalism of a police vehicle on March 31.

Joanasie Papatsie, 27, also of Pangnirtung, was charged with break-and-enter, theft and breach of probation.

Both men will appear in court on April 25 for a show-cause hearing.