Several people have been arrested in relation to separate reports of the deployment of bear spray.

Occurrence #25-9203: At approximately 3:30 p.m., January 19, 2025, police responded to a shopping centre in the 3300 block of 8th Street East after two individuals reported being the victims of a bear spray deployment and attempted stabbing. The suspects were located on a City of Saskatoon Transit bus, and arrested. One suspect was found to be in possession of bear spray and is charged with Assault and breach of court-imposed conditions. (Court Info # 991292653)

Occurrence #25-9622: At approximately 7:00 p.m., January 20, 2025, Patrol responded to a robbery at a business in the 300 block of Cope Lane. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, an employee of the store, suffering from the effects of bear spray. Three teens reportedly entered the store with their faces covered and deployed bear spray at the victim. Various vape products were taken by the suspects before fleeing.

Occurrence #25-9991: Shortly before 7:00 p.m., January 21, 2025, Patrol officers responded to the 200 block of 23rd Street East after it was reported that several youth had boarded a bus with bear spray and an imitation firearm. Further investigation revealed a second group of youth, on a different bus, were also in possession of bear spray and an imitation firearm. One adult and five youth are facing charges in relation to this incident. (Court Info #'s 991292867, 991292870, 991292872, 991292874, 991292875, 991292876, 991292877).

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.