Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Whitehorse RCMP have charged an individual with multiple charges, including break and enter of three downtown Whitehorse businesses.
On February 3, 2025 Whitehorse RCMP located Christopher Schafer in possession of a stolen vehicle. Mr. Schafer was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property over $5000 and fail to comply with a probation order. He was held in custody for court February 3, 2025, and was released from custody.
Between February 4 and February 6, 2025, Whitehorse RCMP responded to four separate calls for service related to incidents of break and enter, mischief under $5000, and uttering threats. Evidence gathered from the scenes led police in identifying a suspect.
On February 8, 2025, RCMP arrested Christopher Schafer. Mr. Schafer appeared in court on February 12, 2025 and has been remanded until February 26, 2025. He has been charged with the following offences:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Possession of break-in instruments with intent to be used (3 counts)
- Possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Uttering threats to cause bodily harm (2 counts)
- Fail to comply with a probation order (5 counts)
- Disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence (3 counts)
- Break and enter to business (3 counts)
- Mischief under $5000
If you were a witness to a crime or have information about any crimes, please contact the RCMP at 867-667-5555.