The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a number of calls involving bear spray on Thursday and early Friday morning.

On September 12, 2024 at approximately 8:10 a.m. police were called to the 1300 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a report of an injured person. Call information stated a male had bear sprayed a house.

Upon police arrival, the suspect had fled the scene; however, officers located the victim suffering from injuries consistent with being sprayed with bear spray. The victim was treated by paramedics on scene.

Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate the suspect.

(Occurrence Number: 24-126180)

On September 12, 2024 at approximately 8:00 p.m. police responded to a report of an injured person in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive. Initial information stated an elderly male had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located a 74-year-old man suffering from the effects of bear spray; he was treated by paramedics on scene.

The suspects had fled the scene before police arrival.

(Occurrence Number: 24-126531)

On September 12, 2024 at approximately 8:20 p.m. police received a report of someone being bear sprayed while using city transit.

Arriving officers spoke with the victim as other officers began searching the surrounding area for the suspects. Paramedics arrived and treated the victim on scene; however, officers were unable to locate the suspects.

(Occurrence Number: 24-126542)

At approximately 9:10 p.m. on September 12, 2024 police responded to the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive for a report of a male being bear sprayed.

Upon police arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray. Investigation is ongoing and officers are currently working to retrieve video surveillance of the incident.

(Occurrence Number: 24-126556)

On September 13, 2024 at approximately 5:20 a.m. police were called to the 300 block of Circle Drive West for a report of an injured person. Call details stated a male had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from the effects of bear spray; paramedics were then able to treat the man on scene. The man informed officers he did not wish to proceed with any further investigation.

(Occurrence Number: 24-126662)

Investigation is ongoing on a number of these files and anyone with information that may assist is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300, or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.