Yellowknife are investigating a mailbox break-in in downtown Yellowknife after a resident posted photos of open mail boxes and torn packages.

In a Facebook post Wednesday morning, Sophie Moss Hatto reported several damaged mailboxes and SA国际影视传媒渟tolen opened mail.SA国际影视传媒�

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have advised that there are no suspects at this time, but remind citizens that theft of mail is a criminal offence, punishable by law.

Sgt. Yannick Hamel, manager of the Yellowknife detachment, said in a statement, SA国际影视传媒渁t this time of year, thefts of opportunity are tempting.SA国际影视传媒�

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While she is doubtful the criminal will be caught, Hatto hopes, that the thief or thieves now know the community is alert to their crimes.