2 charged, RCMP seek 3rd suspect in robbery of taxi driver

A man and a woman have been charged and police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a second man in connection with the assault and robbery of a taxi driver in Yellowknife last Wednesday.

RCMP say at about 10:15 p.m. Feb. 25, a taxi driver was assaulted by passengers who robbed him of cash and then fled.

The driver was treated at Stanton Territorial Hospital and released.

Karma Eeyeevadluk has been charged with robbery and failing to comply with court-imposed conditions. Bradley King has also been charged with failing to comply with court-imposed conditions.

Police have also issued a warrant for the arrest of Denecho King, 22. He's described as 5 foot 2 with black hair and brown eyes.

Police are asking members of the public to call RCMP if they know his whereabouts but are warning people not to approach or attempt to apprehend him.