Whitehorse RCMP are investigating at least six break-and-enters that took place in the overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning.

Starting at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday, police began receiving calls about break and enters at businesses in the downtown area.

“Multiple businesses had glass doors or windows smashed and items or cash taken from inside,” police said Wednesday afternoon.

“One person, believed to have been acting alone, has been arrested.”

The suspect appeared in court on Wednesday.

Police are continuing their investigations and are looking to the public for assistance with obtaining surveillance video or witness statements.

Investigators believed that more break-and-enters may be reported as owners and staff attended their businesses to open throughout Wednesday.

Anyone who finds that a break and enter and/or theft has taken place at their business or home should call police before going inside, as offices and forensic identification specialists often attend to collect evidence from the crime scenes.

“Contacting police to attend right away allows us to collect evidence quickly and efficiently,” said Operations NCO Sgt. Jolene Nason.

“We are looking for lots of different types of evidence that can connect the scene to a suspect, including DNA, fingerprints and shoe impressions. When a scene is walked through prior to our attendance, it can hinder our investigation.”

Anyone with information about these break and enters is encouraged to reach out to police at 667-5555 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers via phone at 667-6715 or at http://www.crimestoppersyukon.ca