On 25 February, 2021 Dawson City Detachment RCMP were notified of a break and enter to in Dawson City. The report indicated that two masked men had entered a residence, assaulted a man inside with a weapon and departed.
The man who was assaulted was taken to hospital for treatment of injuries and later released.
An investigation by the Dawson City RCMP resulted in police executing a search warrant at a residence and arresting Tyler and Nick Rear for the offences.
Both men have been charged with the following:
- Break and Enter – Sec. 348(1)(b) CC;
- Aggravated Assault – Sec. 268(2) CC;
- Disguised with Intent – Sec. 351(2) CC;
- Uttering Threats – Sec. 264.1(1)(a) CC; and,
- Damage to Property – Sec. 430(4) CC.
If you have information that may be helpful to police in this investigation, please contact Dawson City RCMP at 867-993-2677. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers online here or via phone at 867-667-6715.
Contact information
Yukon RCMP - Media Relations
867-633-9330