Yellowknife RCMP seek suspect in taxi driver assault

The incident happened on Franklin Avenue in mid-March


Images show the suspect who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver on Franklin Ave on March 17. (Photo courtesy of RCMP)

Yellowknife RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a taxi driver on Franklin Avenue last month.

Police say they received a report of the assault around 11 a.m. on March 17.

Two images released by RCMP show the suspect wearing a grey baseball cap and a black sweater with a bright-coloured design on the back.

Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect—or has photos or video of the incident—to contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.