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Yellowknife man arrested break-in to into hotel banquet hall
This was the suspect's second alleged crime that day, after a theft at Shopper's Drug Mart that morning, say police
A suspect was arrested by the RCMP after forcing his way into the Chateau Nova hotel late Tuesday night.
The incident was reported just after 11:30 pm on Tuesday, February 17th.
RCMP were informed that a man had broken into the hotel and made his way to the banquet hall.
An investigation was launched immediately, with the RCMP receiving help from the G Division Forensic Identification Services Unit.
A suspect was identified and police were able to locate him about an hour later, and arrest him at an apartment building without incident.
A 31-year-old Yellowknife man was arrested and it was discovered he was on three probation orders.
Each order was issued as a result of previous burglary offences.
The man was also charged in connection with a theft at Independent Grocer on February 12th, and was also sought by police after committing a theft at Shoppers Drug Mart on the morning of February 17th.
This suspect is facing a total of ten charges:
- Three counts of theft under $5,000.
- Six counts of failure to comply with a probation order.
- Breaking and entering.
The suspect remains in police custody while he awaits fa bail hearing.
UPDATE: Some editing was done for accuracy after story posted
