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RCMP investigating after camera found in women's washroom at Ekati mine

Yellowknife RCMP say they are investigating after a camera was found in a women's washroom at the Ekati Diamond Mine.

Employee noticed camera on July 27, mine security working with RCMP

An aerial view of the Ekati mine, 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife. RCMP say they are investigating after a camera was found in a women's washroom at the mine. (Dominion Diamond Corporation)

Yellowknife RCMP say they are investigating after a camera was found in a women's washroom at the Ekati Diamond Mine.

According to a news release, an employee noticed the camera in the washroom on July 27, reporting it to mine security. 

Mine security then notified RCMP, who are now working with security on the investigation.

The investigation is ongoing.

In the release, RCMP asked anyone with information regarding the incident to contact them at (867) 669-1111 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.