Norman Wells RCMP reports that a masked man with a firearm broke into and robbed a couple of residences in the early morning of June 23.
With the help of the public, police were able to arrest 30-year-old Kevin KIVI of Norman Wells.
Upon investigation, the police learned that KIVI had also broken into and stolen from a local business. Another report said that KIVI had held a person at gunpoint during a robbery.
“No shots were reported to have been fired during these incidents and there is not believed to be any risk to the public at this time,” says the RCMP in a news release.
KIVI faces 14 charges, including breaking and entering with intent, unauthorized possession of a weapon, robbery with a firearm and theft under $5,000.
KIVI appeared before a Justice of the Peace and was remanded into custody to appear in court at a later date.
Anyone who has information about these incidents is asked to contact the Norman Wells RCMP at 587-1111 or Crime Stoppers at http://www.p3tips.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.
