2nd suspect arrested in Inuvik following series of armed robberies in Whitehorse

Whitehorse RCMPsay two men allegedly involved in a string of armed robberies on Saturday havebeen arrestedin Inuvik, N.W.T.

Timothy McKay,21, was arrestedSunday evening, police said in a news release on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon, police said theother suspect, 32-year-oldCorey Robert Cardinal, was also arrested inInuvik.

In a news release on Sunday, RCMP said they believed the two men had travelled north of Whitehorse, possibly to Inuvik.Astolen Acura MDXwas found abandoned and rolled over, about 15 kilometres south of Stewart Crossing, Yukon.

McKay has beencharged with two counts of armed robbery, one count of break, enter and theft, uttering threats and possessing a weapon. He also faces breach of probation charges.

In an email to CBC, police said no firearms were involved in any of the robberies, but one of the suspects held a knife in one of the incidents.

Cardinalfaces two counts of armed robbery,one count of break, enter and theft, and breach of probation charges.

Police are advising people to not approach the suspect if they see him, and to call police at 867-667-5555.