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Mall security and two officers surrounded the male near the Tim Hortons restaurant. A crowd of onlookers grew as authorities circled in on the male, who suddenly escaped towards the building's Franklin Avenue exit.
That's when bystander Adam Scott sprang into action and initiated a citizen's arrest.
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A 23-year-old Yellowknife man, whose name isn't being released by police, is handcuffed by officers following the civilian intervention. He faces multiple charges, including assaulting a police officer and causing a disturbance.
Scott, who had just eaten lunch in the mall, said the male had been causing a disturbance for about half an hour.
After escaping authorities, the male raced to the top of a flight of stairs, where he was met by Scott. He pulled him to the ground and held him there until the two officers, following close behind, handcuffed the individual.
A 23-year-old Yellowknife man is charged with assaulting a police officer, failing to comply with a probation order, mischief under $5,000 and disturbing the peace, Const. Heather Cosenzo stated in an email Tuesday. Police are not releasing the identity of the man.
While Scott, originally from New Brunswick, is new to the city, his desire to help law enforcement in times of need isn't.
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In Canada, citizen's arrests can be legal, but the act carries a number of caveats, and would-be crimefighters must consider factors and laws before intervening.
Scott, who moved to Yellowknife last month, said Friday's takedown marked the third citizen's arrest he's carried out in his lifetime. SA国际影视传媒淚've never wanted to be the bad guy, never wanted to be the good guy SA国际影视传媒� I just like keeping things positive," he said.
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Arrests can only occur at the time the civilian witnesses it taking place.
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In property-related offences, the owner of stolen property is legally able to make an arrest within a reasonable amount of time following the crime.
Const. Cosenzo told Yellowknifer that while the actions of Scott are appreciated, interventions from civilians pose too much of a risk.
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