Saskatoon Police are investigating two incidents of bear spray being deployed yesterday evening.

25-119960: At approximately 7:10 p.m., August 19, 2025, two people reportedly deployed bear spray in a mall in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South. Two victims were found suffering from the effects of bear spray.

25-119966: Then, approximately 10 minutes later, a male reported having been bear sprayed by two unknown males in the 100 block of Spadina Crescent.

The suspect descriptions from both incidents are similar; one suspect was wearing a black hoodie, black shorts, and black shoes. The second suspect was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, socks and sandals, and a black balaclava.

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