Inuvik cemetery vandalized; person of interest identified

An investigation is underway after a gravesite was damaged.

The suspect drove their vehicle through a row of graves, leaving tire tracks and damaging stones, crosses and flowers.

RCMP have identified a potential suspect. No charges have been laid.

Police are asking family members of the damaged graves to come forward to help provide more insight on the case.


The public is encouraged to contact the Inuvik RCMP Detachment at (867) 777-1111 to provide information they may have regarding the damages or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) nwtnutips.com, (click on “submit a web tip”) or text: nwtnutips to 274637.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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