Members of the Serious Assault Unit are investigating an assault on two people over the weekend.
At approximately 1:20 p.m., July 26, 2025, Police were called to the 400 block of Avenue S South where a woman was reportedly in the street, seeking assistance for the effects of bear spray. Upon arrival, the woman told officers she had been in the 400 block of Avenue R South with a male when they were assaulted and robbed by unknown persons. As they were taking her statement Police received another call for service regarding the injured male. He was located inside a home in the 400 block of Avenue R South. He reported being outside when he was struck with a hammer and bear sprayed by the same people. He was then bitten by a large dog when he attempted to flee inside the residence. He was transported to hospital for what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.