Yellowknife (May 05/04) - From April 19 to May 2, police in Yellowknife responded to 456 calls for service. And they attended 167 calls to assist with intoxicated persons.

• There were two thefts from motor vehicles reported to police.
• Nine business break-ins and six residential break-ins were reported.
• There were two complaints of possession of marijuana reported to RCMP.
• Thirty-nine complaints of assault and two complaints of assault with a weapon were received.
• Six reports of impaired operation of a motor vehicle were received.
• There were two injury accidents reported and two accidents over $1,000. Two accidents occurred involving damages under $1,000.
• Four motor vehicle thefts were reported during this time. All were recovered.
• There were 11 sexual assaults reported during this time.
• Seven traffic tickets were issued.
• Five shoplifters were reported.

RCMP would like to advise that the NWT Canada Seniors Game members selling car raffle tickets for a draw date of July 30, 2004, had one book of tickets stolen. These tickets were being sold at the flea market. Police are asking the public to be aware that some of these tickets may be sold without authorization and to contact the local RCMP should they have any concerns.

RCMP are also trying to offer a boxing program to Yellowknife youth, but are having difficulty with finding a space.

They are looking for a place to set up the ring permanently which will be used three times a week. If anyone has any space of this type for donation please contact Const. Brent Lackie at 669-5100.