By Jeff Pelletier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A break-in and theft, followed by another break-in attempt prompted Iqaluit\u2019s Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum to improve its locks to prevent similar incidents in the future. \u201cWe haven\u2019t had that type of break-in,\u201d said Jessica Kotierk, the manager and curator of the museum, which houses Inuit artifacts, sells artwork and hosts community events. \u201cSometimes we have people during our open hours take things, but not this kind where they\u2019re breaking in when we\u2019re closed.\u201d The first break-in, according to Kotierk, took place in the early hours of Sept. 27. In that incident, a person was caught on the museum\u2019s security cameras forcibly entering the museum through a side door that is not usually open for visitors and taking items from the gift shop. The… <\/p>\n
By Jeff Pelletier Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A break-in and theft, followed by another break-in attempt prompted Iqaluit\u2019s Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum to improve its locks to prevent similar incidents in the future. \u201cWe haven\u2019t had that type of break-in,\u201d said Jessica Kotierk, the manager and curator of the museum, which houses Inuit artifacts, sells artwork and hosts community events. \u201cSometimes we have people during our open hours take things, but not this kind where they\u2019re breaking in when we\u2019re closed.\u201d The first break-in, according to Kotierk, took place in the early hours of Sept. 27. In that incident, a person was caught on the museum\u2019s security cameras forcibly entering the museum through a side door that is not usually open for visitors and taking items from the gift shop. The... <\/p>\n