North Battleford RCMP are investigating an attempted armed robbery in a parking lot off Territorial Drive at approximately 4:30 am Sunday morning. Two males were approached by three suspects while sitting in their vehicles. The suspects demanded cash and property, and one male appeared to in possession of a firearm. One suspect bear sprayed one victim before both victims were able to flee from the scene. The suspects then fled the area without gaining any property. One victim was treated at hospital for the effects of the bear spray. The investigation is ongoing.