Alleged incidents targeting women in Dawson City, Yukon, has locals calling for more action

WARNING: This article descriptions of violence and abuse.

In Dawson City, Yukon, many people know each other by name. 

Like most communities across the country, the town of 2,400 has its share of crime, but for the most part, residents agree it's a safe place to live.

Recently, some residents have taken to social media to share their concerns, including accounts of men targeting women in the community.

The posts detailed stalking, inappropriate touching, and a physical attack that resulted in a woman being medevaced to the hospital in Whitehorse 

Shara Layne works at the Dänojà Zho Cultural Centre. She said that earlier this month, a man entered the building and proceeded to harass her.

"It has triggered a lot of my PTSD," she said.

Layne said she reported the incident to her employer immediately afterward.

She also said she's worried the man will hurt others and that she knows other women who have had similar experiences. 

Craig Penk is a constable at the RCMP detachment in Dawson City.

He said the detachment was made aware of the incident, and concerns from other members of the public, and followed up with the man.

"The individual has been spoken with and files have been documented," Penk said.

For Layne, that doesn't change the impact she feels from the whole situation.

"I know me and others no longer feel safe after 7 p.m. to be alone in or around the town."