SASKATOON – Police are investigating two incidents of bear spray being deployed yesterday evening in Saskatoon.
At approximately 7:10 p.m., on Aug. 19, two people reportedly sprayed bear spray in a mall in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South. Two victims were found suffering from the effects of bear spray, say Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).
Then, approximately 10 minutes later, a male reported having been bear sprayed by two unknown males in the 100 block of Spadina Crescent.
The suspect descriptions from both incidents are similar, according to SPS. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and black shoes. The second suspect was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, socks and sandals, and a black balaclava.
Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
