Kinngait RCMP investigate a home invasion

July 29, 2021
Kinngait, Nunavut

News release

Kinngait, NU – July 28, 2021

On July 28, 2021, Kinngait RCMP were called to a residence for assistance. Upon arrival, there was no answer at the door; police were required to use force to enter the residence. There were four individuals inside; one of them alerted police that Allen Oshutsiaq was in the washroom. Oshutsiaq was located and was subsequently arrested.

Oshutsiaq was charged with 21 offences under the Criminal Code including break and enter into a dwelling house, forcible confinement, assault and several firearms offences.

Oshutsiaq will appear before a justice of the peace today.

Alcohol was a factor in this incident.

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Contact information

For more information, contact:
RCMP "V" Division Media
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Media Cell: (867) 222-3977
Email: VDIV_MEDIA@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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