3 arrested in connection with Whitehorse investigation into victims targeted through dating apps

Whitehorse RCMP say three people have been arrested and a fourth suspect is still at large, in connection withan investigation into people being targeted through Tinder and other social media platforms.

Last month, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the city's Riverdale neighbourhood, and said it was related to an ongoing criminal investigation involving"multiple files" related to online meeting.

In a news release on Wednesdaypolice said the ongoing investigation, and tips from the public, led to the arrest of three suspects. Two of the suspectshave been remanded into custody.The third was released from custody on Feb. 3 and will appear in court on Mar. 1.

A fourth suspect is still at large, police said.

The arrest warrants issued were "related to multiple serious charges," the news release says, andthe ongoing criminal investigation is "related to robberies that occurred after meeting persons via online platforms."

Police offered no other detailsabout the investigation.