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, andBeau Desire-Tesar, 28, of Yellowknife have each beencharged with theft under $5,000 andunauthorized possession of a firearm.

Vatcheralso faces acharge offailing to comply with a probation order. Desire-Tesarfaces acharge offailing to comply with a recognizance.

The two menremain in custody and will appear in court on Friday.