Police are investigating following three robberies last night.

Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on February 11, 2026, police were called to a business in the 3000 block of Preston Avenue South for a report of an attempted robbery. Further investigation determined that a group of people entered the business and asked to handle a product; upon staff declining, a confrontation occurred and one of the persons from the group discharged bear spray. The group then fled the business.

(Occurrence Number: 26-19073)

Approximately 15 minutes later, police were called to a business in the 1800 block of McOrmand Drive for a report of a robbery. The suspects had fled prior to police arrival; however, investigation determined that a group of people entered the business and, upon viewing a product, discharged bear spray towards an employee, stole the product, and fled.

(Occurrence Number: 26-19086)

Later, at around 10:45 p.m., police were called to a business in the 10 block of Assiniboine Drive for a report of a robbery in which bear spray was discharged. Investigation found that a male had entered the business and, upon being refused service, discharged bear spray towards staff and fled.

(Occurrence Number: 26-19111)

All three incidents are believed to be related and police are continuing to investigate.