The Northwest Territories RCMP are requesting assistance from the public to locate an individual with outstanding warrants for arrest.
A warrant for arrest of forty-eight (48) year old Peter Tsetta has been issued for the following offences of Sexual Assault and Forcible Confinement in an incident that was reported earlier in the week. For the protection of the victim, the area and date of incident will not be disclosed.
"There is no immediate threat to the public safety at this time, however, due to the seriousness of the allegations and warrants for arrest, we are asking the public's assistance in bringing this individual into custody," states Marie York-Condon, Northwest Territories RCMP Media.
Investigators are confident Tsetta is in the Yellowknife area and are asking for the public's assistance in locating him. Peter Tsetta is an aboriginal male, 163 cm/ 5'4", 63 kg/140 pounds with dark shoulder length hair, brown eyes and a stocky build.
If you see Peter Tsetta, do not approach him and call Yellowknife RCMP immediately at 867-669-1111. You have information on his whereabouts, please call the Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 nwtnutips.com, click on "submit a web tip" text: nwtnutips to 274637.
Update
Yellowknife NT, March 30, 2017- The Northwest Territories RCMP have the individual in custody.
After issuing a public request for assistance in locating an individual who had warrants for arrest issued, the RCMP has taken him into custody.
The individual had charges sworn before the courts, without his presence. After several attempts to locate and arrest him, the RCMP made the decision to advise the public and request their assistance.
Although the public request did not generate the lead to bring him into custody, it is appreciated that the public was made aware through our media outlets.
Thank you to the media and citizens of Yellowknife.
Peter Tsetta will appear before the courts within the next two days.