2 Yellowknife men charged with theft of guns from Canadian Tire

Yellowknife RCMP have laid charges against two men arrested Tuesday in connection with a theft of firearms from Canadian Tire.

Two rifles were stolen from Canadian Tire on May 25. Police arrested two suspects Tuesday night in connection with the thefts.

Todd Vatcher, 23, and Beau Desire-Tesar, 28, of Yellowknife have each been charged with theft under $5,000 and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Vatcher also faces a charge of failing to comply with a probation order. Desire-Tesar faces a charge of failing to comply with a recognizance.

The two men remain in custody and will appear in court on Friday.