An 18-year-old Yellowknife man is facing several firearms related charges as the result of a foot pursuit in the capital on Sept. 18.

According to a release from police on Friday, officers were called to a residence in Yellowknife in an attempt to arrest a suspect in an unrelated investigation. The suspect immediately fled from police. After a brief foot chase, officers were able to arrest the suspect, who was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun which turned out to be stolen.

The suspect has been accused of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a weapon obtained by crime, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition without licence, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm while knowing possession is unauthorized, careless use of a firearm and unsafe storage of a firearm.

He appeared before a Justice of the Peace and is being held in custody until his next court appearance.

If you have any details which could help police in this case, you're asked to call Yellowknife at 867-669-1111 or submit a tip online to Crime Stoppers by visiting www.p3tips.com.