The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a number of bear spray calls over the weekend.

On October 4, 2024 at approximately 9:40 p.m. police were called to the 200 block of 1st Avenue South for a report of two people being bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located two females suffering from the effects of bear spray; they were treated on scene by paramedics and firefighters. Upon further investigation, it is believed the incident took place at the corner of 21st Street East and 2nd Avenue South.

The suspect had fled the scene before police arrival. The victims and suspects were believed to be known to one another.

(Occurrence Number: 24-137557)

On October 5, 2024 at approximately 6:00 p.m. police were called to the 200 block of 1st Avenue South for a report of two people being bear sprayed.

The suspect had fled the scene before police arrival; however, officers located three people suffering from the effects of bear spray. Paramedics were already on scene treating the victims.

The suspect is described as male, early twenties, approximately 6 feet tall, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt.

(Occurrence Number: 24-137953)

On October 5, 2024 at approximately 11:30 p.m. police received a report of an injured person in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive. Initial information stated a male had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled the scene before police arrival. The victim was treated on scene by paramedics.

(Occurrence Number: 24-138079)

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on October 6, 2024 police were called to the 100 block of Avenue R South for a report of a male who had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from the effects of bear spray. The suspect had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

(Occurrence Number: 24-138370)

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300 or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.