In the early hours of August 8th, 2024, Yellowknife RCMP detachment responded to a residential fire in N'Dilo. Police arrived and observed a residence and parked vehicle engulfed in flames. Yellowknife Fire Department attended and extinguished the fire which resulted in significant damage to both the residence and the vehicle.
During the investigation it was established that immediately after the fire, a person was seen running away from the location towards the area of Old Town and Back Bay. Witnesses identified this person as being a tall slim man wearing a black hoodie and possibly black pants. Police are seeking the public's assistance with any residential or vehicle video footage in the Old Town to N'Dilo area on August 8th, 2024 between 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM.
This matter is still under investigation, anyone who has information about this incident or any other illegal activity is asked to contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or www.nwtnu.crimestoppersweb.com. In the event of an emergency call, 911.