More charges laid in Iqaluit KFC/Pizza Hut Quickstop robberies

Iqaluit RCMP have laid more charges in connection with two armed robberies at the KFC and Pizza Hut Quickstop this month.

Two youths, ages 15 and 17, were arrested following an armed robbery at the store on Sunday. They faceseven charges includingpossession of a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, pointing a firearm, wearing a disguise with intent to commit an offenceand resisting arrest.

The same 15-year-old youthis now also facing six similar charges, along with another youth, in relation to a robbery at the same business a week earlier on April 6.

Police saidan adult male has also been arrested in the caseand is facing 19 charges in relation to both armed robberies.