2nd suspect arrested in Inuvik following series of armed robberies in Whitehorse
Timothy McKay, Corey Robert Cardinal face charges related to 2 robberies and a break-in Saturday
Whitehorse RCMP say two men allegedly involved in a string of armed robberies on Saturday have been arrested in Inuvik, N.W.T.
Timothy McKay, 21, was arrested Sunday evening, police said in a news release on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, police said the other suspect, 32-year-old Corey Robert Cardinal, was also arrested in Inuvik.
In a news release on Sunday, RCMP said they believed the two men had travelled north of Whitehorse, possibly to Inuvik. A stolen Acura MDX was found abandoned and rolled over, about 15 kilometres south of Stewart Crossing, Yukon.
McKay has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, one count of break, enter and theft, uttering threats and possessing a weapon. He also faces breach of probation charges.
In an email to CBC, police said no firearms were involved in any of the robberies, but one of the suspects held a knife in one of the incidents.
Cardinal faces two counts of armed robbery, one count of break, enter and theft, and breach of probation charges.
Police are advising people to not approach the suspect if they see him, and to call police at 867-667-5555.