Published 2:20 pm Friday, December 5, 2025 A daytime robbery in Iqaluit’s Joamie Court area has resulted in one seized handgun and one man facing charges. Iqaluit RCMP say they responded to an armed robbery at 3:37 p.m. on Dec. 3. A man robbed one residence and two people sitting in a vehicle, parked near the home, police say. Police located the suspect and recovered a handgun in the process, according to the Nunavut RCMP. The suspect resisted arrest, police say. Kevin Mathewsie, 27, has been charged with resisting arrest, carrying a concealed weapon, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, three counts of robbery with a firearm, breaking and entering, unauthorized possession in a motor vehicle, tampering with serial number, breach of probation and failure to comply with release order. Mathewsie is in custody and his next court date is set for Jan. 6.
Iqaluit man charged with armed robbery; handgun recovered
