Yellowknife RCMP investigating theft of firearms, ammunition, and jewellery

October 15, 2018
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

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Beau DESIRE-TESAR

October 15th, 2018 – RCMP are still requesting the assistance of the public in locating 31 year old Beau DESIRE-TESAR, of Yellowknife. DESIRE-TESIRE is wanted for multiple charges including theft and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

As a result of the investigation, RCMP believe that this occurrence was not a random act, but rather a targeted incident. The suspects gained access to the residence legally, prior to committing the thefts. Currently one additional individual has been arrested in relation to this event and charges are pending.

Through multiple search warrants, executed at an apartment complex, storage unit, and on two vehicles, RCMP have recovered some of the stolen firearms. Additional firearms, ammunition, and jewellery remain unaccounted for.

The investigation continues to remain on-going. RCMP request anyone with information on the whereabouts of Beau DESIRE-TESAR, or that has information relating to this offence, to please contact the Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111. You can also anonymously report through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, nwtnutips.com (Click on "Submit a Web Tip") or by text nwtnutips at 274637.

October 12th, 2018 – RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for the theft of multiple firearms, ammunition, and jewellery, in relation to a break and enter of a residence earlier this week.

An arrest warrant has been issued for 31 year old Beau DESIRE-TESAR, of Yellowknife, for multiple counts of theft. RCMP believe that DESIRE-TESAR is still in the Northwest Territories and may be in the Yellowknife area.

DESIRE-TESAR is described as Caucasian, 185cm tall, lanky build, dark brown hair and hazel eyes. DESIRE-TESAR may be in possession of firearms. If observed, the public is asked to contact the police and not to approach DESIRE-TESAR.

The investigation remains on-going and the stolen property has not yet been accounted for.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Beau DESIRE-TESAR, or has information relating to the stolen property, is asked to contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, nwtnutips.com, (click on "submit a web tip") or text: nwtnutips to 274637.

October 9th, 2018RCMP are investigating a theft from a residence in Yellowknife.

On October 8th, 2018 shortly after 7:30 p.m., Yellowknife RCMP received a call about a theft that occurred at a residence on Rivett Crescent. It is believed the incident occurred sometime between the evening of October 7th and the afternoon of October 8th.

Several firearms and ammunition were stolen along with jewellery and other miscellaneous items .

Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact Yellowknife RCMP at 867-669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, nwtnutips.com, (click on "submit a web tip") or text: nwtnutips to 274637.

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Contact information

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Media Relations
Northwest Territories RCMP – Yellowknife, NT
RCMP.NTMedia-NTMedias.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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