SASKATOON - The Saskatoon Police Service are investigating after responding to three bear spray incidents in one day on Wednesday.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray; he was treated by paramedics on scene.
The suspects fled the scene before police arrived.
In another incident, at approximately 5:40 p.m. on the same day, police were called to the 1300 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an individual being bear sprayed.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. The male victim did not wish to receive medical care.
The suspect(s) had fled the scene before police arrival.
In a separate incident, at around 11:30 that night, police received a report of an injured person in the 300 block of Avenue C Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Initial call information stated a female had been bear sprayed.
Upon arrival, officers located a woman suffering from the effects of bear spray; she told officers it happened near the basketball courts by the river. The victim did not wish to be treated by paramedics.
Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers.
