SASKATOON — A youth is facing charges following several reported incidents of bear spray early Friday morning.
Shortly before 6 a.m., July 18, patrol officers responded to a report that a male had been bear sprayed in the 700 block of 7th Avenue North.
While officers were investigating, they were flagged down by a person who stated a male dressed in all black deployed bear spray at their vehicle.
Then, police were notified of a man armed with bear spray attempting to gain access to a residence in the 700 block of Duke Street.
Police were able to locate a male matching the suspect description walking nearby and in possession of a can of bear spray.
A 17-year-old male is charged with possession of a dangerous weapon (x2) and carrying a concealed weapon. He was also arrested on outstanding warrants.
