Yellowknife (Oct 06/04) - RCMP were called to 19 break and enters between Sept. 20 and Oct. 3.

Of those, nine involved businesses. Items stolen include a laptop, carvings and a cash box.

Among items stolen in 10 residential break-ins included carvings and a Sony PlayStation.

In all, RCMP responded to 521 calls for service during the two-week period. About 30 per cent of these were to assist with intoxicated persons.

There were 56 reports of assaults received, 52 of which were common assaults including domestic assaults. The other four were assaults with a weapon. Weapons involved included knives.

RCMP responded to five drug related calls.

There was one possession of cannabis complaint made to the RCMP.

One person was charged with possession of cocaine.

Three reports of cocaine trafficking were received.

There were 11 reports of impaired driving received. One person was charged with impaired care and control of a motor vehicle.

There were six motor vehicle accidents reported during the two weeks. One involved minor injuries and five involved damages to the vehicles in excess of $1,000.

As well, there were four vehicles reported stolen. All were recovered by police.

They were also called to look into three thefts from vehicles.

Twelve traffic tickets were issued.

Five incidents of shoplifting were reported. Among the items stolen were video games, clothing and food.

RCMP are looking for the owners of a money collection that was stolen during a rash of break-ins in the fall or winter of 2003.

If you think it belongs to you, contact Sgt. Mike Brandford at 669-5100 and describe the type of collection you are missing.