Two men who allegedly robbed a Yellowknife cab driver early Wednesday have been arrested and charged after leading Mounties on a chase that ended with an individual being injured by a police dog, say .
The alleged robbery occurred in an alley behind Grayling Manor, an apartment complex located on 53 Street. Police responded to the incident at around 7:35 a.m.
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A subsequent investigation identified two men as possible suspects.
The two suspects, along with a third man, were located in the area of Woolgar Street and Byrne Road, but fled the area.
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has not stated whether or not the injury resulted from the dog biting the person.
No officers were injured.
Dean McNeely, 32, of Yellowknife, is charged with robbery.
Tevin McNeely, 22, of Yellowknife is charged with robbery and two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance.
Both men were due to appear in a Yellowknife court Thursday.
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Both incidents follow online reports from downtown residents who took to social media on May 22 to recount hearing gunshots in the area of 53 Street.
