Police are investigating after a number of bear spray incidents over the weekend.

On October 11, 2024 at approximately 2:20 p.m. police were called to the 2200 block of 22nd Street West for a report on an injured person. Initial information stated a male had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers located a male suffering from the effects of bear spray; he refused further medical care.

The suspect is described as male, wearing jeans, a black jersey, black hat, and sunglasses. The victim and suspect are believed to be known to one another.

(Occurrence Number: 24-140994)

On October 11, 2024 at approximately 6:10 p.m. police were called to the 200 block of 23rd Street East for a report of someone being bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers observed two suspects attempt to flee the scene; however, officers were able to arrest both males a short time later. The victim did not wish to proceed with charges.

As a result, a 12-year-old male and 13-year-old male were released to their guardians without charges.

(Occurrence Number: 24-141093)

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on the same day police were called to the 400 block of Fairmont Drive for a report of a male who had been bear sprayed.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who was suffering from the effects of bear spray; he was transported to hospital for further treatment.

The suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival.

(Occurrence Number: 24-141186)

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 6:10 p.m. police were called to the westbound lanes of 20th Street for a report of bear spray being discharged on a city bus.

Upon arrival, officers located a male on the bus suffering from the effects of bear spray; he was treated by paramedics and transported to hospital.

The suspects and victim are not believed to be known to each other.

(Occurrence Number: 24-141551)

On October 12, 2024 at approximately 7:10 p.m. police were called to the 2100 block of 22nd Street West for a report of a robbery in progress. Initial information stated bear spray was deployed inside a business.

The suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival; however, officers located and spoke with the victim.

The suspects are believed to have fled with property belonging to the business.

(Occurrence Number: 24-141579)

On October 14, 2024 at approximately 6:20 p.m. police were called to the intersection at 20th Street East and 1st Avenue South for a report of bear spray being discharged on a city bus.

Upon arrival, neither the suspect or victims were on scene. Upon further investigation it is believed that a male bear sprayed a group of females.

The suspect is described as male, wearing all black with white on the sleeves of his arm.

(Occurrence Number: 24-142076)

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on October 14, 2024 police were dispatched to a business in 200 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a report of a robbery in progress where bear spray was involved.

The suspect fled the scene with property belonging to the business before police arrival.

(Occurrence Number: 24-142320)

Police are continuing to investigate several of these incidents. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact police at 306-975-8300, or submit a tip anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.